Art History Degree

The art history program at Wayne 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 Michigan colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Wayne State University

801 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI

Wayne State University (WSU) is located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan on a 200-acre campus.  Wayne State offers more than 350 different degree programs and majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  In addition to its main campus, Wayne State has a School of Medicine campus, which includes the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy, and the Matthei Athletic Complex.

A national research university, Wayne State has a strong Division of Research with a dedicated research faculty and excellent resources for students including leadership, information, guidance and support.  Its long history of innovation to solve real-world problems has helped to earn WSU its status as a top research center and one of only two public universities to receive both the Carnegie "Very High Research" award and the "Community Engagement" honor.

History

The Medical College of Wayne State University was founded in 1868.  In 1917, a junior college and four other schools were established at the university on its extensive urban campus.  The colleges were organized into a university in the 1930s, and support from the state was initiated in the 1950s.

Academics

Wayne State University (WSU) has a fall, winter, spring and summer term.

WSU has 13 colleges and schools offering roughly 400 academic programs that include 126 bachelor's degree programs, 139 master's degree programs, 60 doctoral degree programs and 30 professional and certificate programs.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Business Administration
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
• Graduate School
• Irvin D. Reid Honors College
• Law School
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Library and Information Science
• School of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• School of Social Work

Student Life

There are many things to do on campus at Wayne State, including scaling a 30-foot climbing wall or volunteering with one of the many student organizations.  There are theatrical performances offered year-round, among many other activities for entertainment and recreation.  For a list of events and activities, students can visit the Dean of Students Office.

Other student services include the Academic Success Center, "OneCard" student ID card (which is also a discount card for purchases), the University Advising Center, and more.

Athletics

The Wayne State "Warriors" have 16 varsity teams competing in intercollegiate sports.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Football
• Golf
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Ice Hockey
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Community Life

Wayne State University's location in metro Detroit offers easy access to a wealth of culture, arts and entertainment.  There are nearby art shows, music festivals, and theatre performances and sports events.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Annual Salary: $66560

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

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $48060

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).