Art History Degree

The art history program at Trinity 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 Connecticut colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Trinity College

Also known as Trinity Bantams

560 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT

Trinity 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 Hartford, CT, which is a predominantly urban area. Trinity College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

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

• Social Sciences
• History
• English Language And Literature
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 26 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1790 to 2070 on the SAT exam. 30% of those students that apply are admitted to Trinity College, of which 28% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $8,100. Students enrolled at Trinity College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Trinity College is the "Bantams", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.trincoll.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Trinity Bantams 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).