HOURS
ART 3300 ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317 ENGL 1302 MATH 1308 Upper-Level ART HISTORY
Elective Science MINOR Upper-Level ART HISTORY Upper-Level HISTORY
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV) ART 1309 OR 1310 ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317 ENGL 1301 MATH 1301 OR 1302
30
Fall Semester
Summer (Optional)
POLS 2311 HIST 1301 Language 1441 Upper-Level ART HISTORY Upper-Level ART HISTORY
28
Spring Semester
POLS 2312 HIST 1302 Language 1442 Upper-Level ART HISTORY Upper-Level ART HISTORY
plan for success
1st Year
4th Year
32
ART 4100 CORE Minor Minor Upper-Level ART HISTORY
Soci/Beh SCI ART STUDIO ELECTIVE Science Minor Upper-Level ART HISTORY
3rd Year
120
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Lang,Phil, Cult Minor Minor Upper-Level ART HISTORY Upper-Level ART HISTORY
2nd Year
global engagement
Destination Graduation
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Career Development
EDUCATE
Beginning the Journey
Win an award Attend an alumni networking event Apply for an internship beyond DFW (recent UTA art history grads have secured prestigious internships at the Getty and the Smithsonian!) Present your own research at an academic conference Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty Visit the Career Development Center Submit a presentation to the CoLA Spotlight student symposium
Study Abroad Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Lectures
Alternative Break Trips Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
undergraduate research
Design your journey
leadership development
Meet with an advisor Review CORE and art history foundation degree requirements Make sure to take the Methods in Art History course as early as possible to begin sharpening critical research and writing skills Begin considering a minor focus based on your related interests Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library) Take advantage of the resources offered in the Visual Resource Commons and Libraries
Audit your degree plan to solidify all coursework and ensure you complete all requirements Apply for graduation on time Become a tutor for your peers Apply for graduate school Prepare for senior presentation (which requires you to submit at least three major research papers) Explore career options
Trailblazing the Path
Attend Advisathon Start building relationships with the art history faculty (who will write recommendation letters later) to discuss research opportunities and your specific interests Take the advanced art history courses that relate to your interests and ensure you have a broad range of knowledge Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for international opportunities or inquire within the Art and Art History Department
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
EXCEL
Complete an internship either on campus or at a local museum to gain professional experience Attend an academic conference related to your interests (College Art Conference or a conference focused on a topic/region of study) Volunteer with local art-based organizations such as the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Become an Art Student Ambassador Become president or a board member of the Art History Student Union
Maverick Advantage
• Fraternity & Sorority Life • Leadership Institute • Leadership Minor • Student Governance • Student Organizations
Attend the senior award ceremony (art history seniors are eligible for awards) Attend the AcCOLAdes ceremony Be nominated for an award based on your accomplishments in the program Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc. Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs Seek letters of recommendation from art history faculty in a timely manner
Join the Art History Student Union (student association) View the public art collections around campus Attend lectures related to art and art history on campus and beyond Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events Engage with objects of art first-hand by taking a Museum Studies course
Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research and Research Paper in Upper-Level Courses CoLA Spotlight
ENGAGE
Internships MavMentors Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships Career Center & Job Fairs
Work toward a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll Consider joining the Honor's College Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities Become a better writer and use the Writing Center Present your research at the Art History Student Union symposium
community engagement
Visit UTA Libraries Special Collections to engage with the archival materials present on campus Attend public lectures by international scholars hosted on campus (Visiting Artist, Maverick Speaker, Women's History Month, Black History Month, Termini lectures, etc.) Visit centers and interdisciplinary programs on campus to learn more (Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, Center for Service Learning, Pre-Law, Women & Gender Studies, Medical Humanities, etc.) Take a service learning course
Visit uta.edu/majormaps for the latest version of this major map.
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities; engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Workforce Skills
Find your career
Career Readiness
Take Action
Aesthetic Sensibility Attention to Detail Communication Competencies in Oral and Written Communication Conceptual Development Critical Assessment Cross-Cultural and Interpersonal Skills Design Knowledge Historical/Current Knowledge of Processes/Issues Related to Filmmaking Research Mathematics Observation Presentation Problem Solving Rigorous Research Skills Synthesis of Range of Art
What career options do I have with this major?
Antiques Dealer Art Consultant Art Dealer Art Law & Law Enforcement Art Librarian Conservator Collections Manager Curator Education Curator Exhibitions Curator Gallery Director Museum Curator Teacher* *Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.