Art History Degree

The art history program at Thomas More 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 Kentucky colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Thomas More College (TMC)

3101 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY

TMC is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Crestview Hills, KY, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. About 1,900 students enroll at Thomas More College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs TMC offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at TMC. A score in a range of 890 to 1160 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 34% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Thomas More College. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,600. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Thomas More College Saints participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

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

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Annual Salary: $64420

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).