Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Explore Art History at Sonoma State University! Gain critical thinking skills and prepare for diverse careers. Apply now for international student support!

The Art History program teaches students to think critically about art and visual culture. In addition to preparing them for careers in the museum and gallery world as well as graduate work in Art History or related fields in the humanities, the program offers training in research, writing and critical thinking that will serve them in many professions. They are given an introduction to western and non-western art before taking more specialized courses that focus the art and culture of particular regions, periods or themes. Students will gain familiarity with critical theory, historical methodology and research using print, online, and electronic sources. Professors work closely with them to hone their writing, critical thinking and research skills and enable them cultivate and express their own ideas about art and visual culture.