Art History Degree

The art history program at Scripps College prepares students for careers as curators in museums or galleries, art administrators, heritage officers or auctioneers. The program focuses on historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, as well as analyzing works of art and art conservation. Program courses include: theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Scripps College

55 W Eureka Street, Pasadena, CA

Scripps College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Claremont, California, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school enrolls 970 students annually, allowing for greater access to faculty.

Areas of study offered at Scripps College include but are not limited to:

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1940 - 2190 on the SAT, or 29 - 32 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 40% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 33% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at scrippscollege.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $7,700. Students attending Scripps College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Scripps College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA.

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.scrippscollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Scripps College offers a bachelor's degree program in art history.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.8% from 2014 to 2024

Archivists

Description

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, archivists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Curators

Description

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, curators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.0% from 2014 to 2024

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Description

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, museum technicians and conservators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).