Art History Degree

The art history program at Georgia 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 Georgia colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Georgia State University

1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA

Georgia State University (GSU) is located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It is a leading urban research university in the U.S., with a well-respected research faculty, many top-ranked programs, and opportunities to get involved in innovative research projects. There are also many community service programs available at GSU. Georgia State University offers 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 62 fields of study through its six colleges.

GSU is interactive via social media, and students can access video podcasts, lectures and university performances via Apple's iTunes and other applications.  Those wishing to learn more about GSU can visit their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter for news, updates and information about programs, events and more.

History

Georgia State University was founded in 1913.

Academics

Both day and evening classes are available at Georgia State University, which follows the semester system.  The GSU academic calendar includes a fall, spring and summer semester, as well as shorter "mini-mester" schedules available within each full semester.

Colleges and Schools

The six colleges at Georgia State University are:

• Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Health and Human Sciences
• College of Law
• J. Mack Robinson College of Business

GSU has many different centers and institutes of study within each of its colleges.

Student Life

GSU offers its students many services and amenities, as well as many events and opportunities for connecting with other students and becoming involved through student clubs and organizations.  Many fraternities and sororities are available at GSU as well.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University offers performances to students and the public that range from theatre to dance and spoken word, film and music.  Students also have access to many state-of-the-art facilities like GSU's Advanced Biotechnology Core Facilities, a health center, art gallery and several libraries, among others.

Apartment-style living is available on campus, which makes GSU feel like home for its many and diverse students.

Traditions

Georgia State University's colors are blue and white, and its school mascot is the panther, nicknamed "Pounce."

Athletics

The Georgia State "Panthers" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

Community Life

Georgia State University is located in the heart of Atlanta, with all the culture and recreational diversions a metro center offers within easy distance. GSU has a selection of apartment-style residence buildings on campus, providing a home environment for students within the comfortable surroundings of the university.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia State University offers a master's degree program in art history.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).