Bachelor of Art History
- Houston, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Art History is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Art History and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Museum curator
- Docent
- Gallery manager
- Publisher
- Graphic designer
- Architect
- Historic preservationist
- College professor
- Teacher
Curriculum
- Core courses in world art histories I and II
- Chicago art and architecture
- And an art history seminar
- Plus twelve credits of electives such as modern and contemporary art
- Design history
- African American and Latin American art
- And museum studies. Internships at museums and galleries are encouraged.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Assured admission: top 10% of class
- or 3.5+ GPA
- or SAT 1250+ / ACT 26+
- Otherwise holistic review (essay and resume)
- Transfer: 2.50 cumulative GPA assured
- 2.25-2.49 Individual review
- Secondary school completion required.
Accepted academic background
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts
- Admission Essay.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines for international freshmen or transfers : Spring 2027 on 2 November 2026
- Summer 2027 on 2 April 2027
- Fall 2027 on 3 May Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee. Send supporting documents one week after the application deadline
- With English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 5 or Duolingo . Receive the admission decision. Show funds of 43
- 110 USD for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,776 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $49,304 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts |
| Department | School of Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 121 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
2 Apr 2027
139 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Scholarships
The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 2 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,776 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $49,304 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,650 USD.
A portfolio is required.
The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.