Art History, Minor
Explore the history of visual art from diverse global cultures and strengthen skills that enhance your competitiveness in any career or graduate field of study. You'll develop visual literacy, critical thinking and research abilities while tailoring coursework to your interests and major.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Art History minor description
The art history minor program enables you to pursue your passion for art while strengthening your academic preparation and development of skills that can assist you in your job search and career. If you are interested in enhancing your major with a broad introduction to the study of the history of art, which includes substantial chronological exposure to the history of art from diverse cultures, the curriculum is designed for you.
Why earn an art history minor at ASU?
You'll learn from the same internationally recognized faculty who teach the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programs in art history. These scholars conduct research spanning ancient through contemporary art across global cultures, and you'll benefit directly from their expertise.
The minor is available on campus in Tempe and fully online, enabling you to complete coursework regardless of your location or schedule.
The Herberger Institute is the most comprehensive design and arts school in the country, and you'll be part of this creative community. If you're an on-campus student, you'll be close to the ASU Art Museum, the School of Art galleries, and many museums in the Phoenix area, and have the opportunity to meet visiting scholars.
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You'll have access to public events that connect classroom study to museum experiences and art exhibitions.
The minor pairs well with a wide variety of majors, from humanities and social sciences to business, design, architecture, education and law.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in art history consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, including 12 credit hours of upper-division electives. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required in all courses for the minor. For those pursuing a minor, a minimum overall GPA of "C" (2.00) is required. |
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ARS 101 Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ARS 102 Art from Renaissance to Modernism
(HUAD)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
ARS Elective
12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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ARS 100 and ARS 300 may not be used toward the art history minor if students have credit in ARS 101 and ARS 102. If a student has completed ARS 100 or ARS 300, then they must complete ARS 201 and ARS 202 instead of ARS 101 and 102. |
Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in art (art history); BA in art (museum studies)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
Global Education programs provide an opportunity for students to explore their creative side through an intercultural lens, deepen their understanding of the world, and gain valuable career-building experiences. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to any art program, allowing for broad historical and archaeological explorations. Students develop insight into the cultures and minds of some of the world's most notable artists when they experience the places that gave rise to specific artistic styles.
With more than 300 options available, Global Education programs give students a breadth of knowledge in arts and culture distinctly different from their own. Study abroad encourages students to develop and broaden their intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and leadership ability, and challenges them to think differently. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students learn to adapt and persevere. They have the chance to look inside themselves in a way they haven't done before, growing their personal and professional confidence along the way.
Paying for college
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Careers the art history minor prepares you for
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
Graduates of the art history minor are positioned to expand any career path and enhance their opportunities for future graduate study. A minor within the arts and humanities offers a different perspective that is useful before and after graduation. This minor can help graduates as they pursue careers in the arts and humanities, including design fields, anthropology, archaeology, cultural criticism and museum curation.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Art
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ART 102
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-8521
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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