Art History Degree

The art history program at Florida State University 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 Florida colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Florida State University

111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL

Florida State University is the main institution of the State University System of Florida. It is classified as a doctoral research university, conferring more than 2,000 professional and graduate degrees annually. The FSU establishment sprawls over 1,500 acres in land area, with numerous facilities and more than 500 buildings. Since its founding in 1951, it now has 15 colleges offering 275 different programs. Regional campuses and training centers are situated all over the state, some locations being in Sarasota, Panama City, and Daytona Beach. Overseas study centers are located in England, Italy, Panama, and Spain.

Noted for being a premier research university, Florida State houses several research institutes in various fields including physics, biology, sociology, and criminology, among others. Research laboratories include the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, High Performance Materials Institute, Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion, Center for Advanced Power Systems, and the Institute for Energy Systems, Economics, and Sustainability. These laboratories are either funded or supported by various national and state government agencies.

The university is also known for its excellence in cultural arts. FSU presides over programs in affiliation with the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, focusing on the areas of visual arts, performing arts, cultural education, and history. Ringling is famous for its extensive collection of fine art in the North American region.

Florida State's Division of Student Affairs oversees student services for both academic and non-academic pursuits; from career counseling, to university housing and student health. Campus recreation facilities are located at the Leach Center, featuring provisions for both indoor and outdoor sports activities. The center houses an indoor track, swimming pool, atrium, and various courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and table tennis.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida State University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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).