Art History Degree

The art history program at University of Evansville 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 Indiana colleges that offer art history degrees.

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University of Evansville (UE)

801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN

University of Evansville is a nonprofit private institution located in Evansville, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. UE has an annual student enrollment of over 2,900.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to UE are within the range of 23 - 28 for the ACT exam, or 1530 - 1850 for the SAT exam. 83% of those who apply are admitted to this school, of which 21 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at evansville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,400 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for University of Evansville is the "Purple Aces", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about UE may check out their website at http://www.evansville.edu/.

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).