What is Art History?
An art history major is a course of academic study focusing on the development of visual art, such as paintings, sculptures, engravings and drawings, concerning historical events and eras. At UW, students will develop a broad understanding of world art, study the art of western and other global cultures in-depth and explore the historiography and professional practices related to the field.
Our faculty are experts in their field and provide students with opportunities to
get first-hand experience in the real world.
Getting students familiar with the process and community provides them with transferable
skills from the classroom to their careers.
What Can You Do With a Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree?
A criminal justice degree is your entry into the type of career that can create heroic narratives around individual and societal change. Your UW criminal justice program offers you access to diverse careers in law enforcement, the legal field, corrections and nonprofit sectors. It also prepares you to pursue graduate studies in law, social work, criminology, public administration and other fields.
- Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Designer
- Curator
- Corporate Publication Writer
- Cultural Organization Manager
- Project Manager
- Elementary & Middle School Teacher
- Postsecondary Teacher
- Librarian
- Archivist
- Editor
- Grant Writer
- Museum Director
- Denver Art Museum
- Monroe County History Center
- Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University
- University of Wyoming Art Museum
- Laramie Main Street Alliance
Art history majors can pursue graduate programs in art history, museum studies, arts administration, conservation or curatorial studies. They’re also well-prepared for fields like law, education, library science and cultural studies.
Through this program, students gain valuable skills in critical thinking, research, visual analysis and clear communication. They develop cultural awareness, attention to detail and project management abilities many employers find useful in professional fields.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my two years at the UW's Art History Department, and have fond memories of my classmates and professors. The classes were well-developed and rigorous, encouraging me to think outside the box and think critically about the class material. The expected high standards regarding written papers and presentations prepared me exceptionally well for the graduate program in which I am currently enrolled. The internship I participated in under the guidance of Dr. Rachel Sailor was influential in my decision to pursue a career in archives. The Art History program at UW is excellent, and one which I happily recommend to prospective students."
- Margaret Solie | Class of 2020
