Bachelor of Arts in Art History Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 36
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following (Lower-Division Core): | 3 | |
| Global Art History I (GE 3A) | ||
| Global Art History II (GE 3A) | ||
| Asian Art History (GE 3A, GP) | ||
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3B: Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Lower-Division Studio Art 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning 3 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following not already completed (Lower-Division Core): | 3 | |
| Global Art History I (GE 3A) | ||
| Global Art History II (GE 3A) | ||
| Asian Art History (GE 3A, GP) | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 5 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 5 | 3-4 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| ARTH 400GW | Writing About Art - GWAR | 3 |
| Upper-Division Art History Lecture – Take Two 6 | 6 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ARTH 516 | Advanced Topics in Art History (Major Core) 7 | 3 |
| Upper-Division Art History Lecture – Take One 6 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ARTH 516 | Advanced Topics in Art History (Major Core) 7 | 3 |
| ARTH 602 | Art History Seminar (Major Capstone) | 3 |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Art History Elective 8 | 3 | |
| Internship/Visual Studies Elective 9 | 3 | |
| GE Area UD-C: Upper-Division Arts and/or Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective – Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
- 1
Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Lower-Division Studio Art Requirement (3 units)
A full list of courses that can be used to fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 3
Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.
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Upper-Division Art History Lectures (9 units)
A full list of courses that can be used to fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 7
Students must take ARTH 516 twice with two different topics.
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Art History Elective (3 units)
A full list of courses that can be used to fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 9
Internship/Visual Studies Elective (3 units)
A full list of courses that can be used to fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.