Overview

Develop an ability to perform competent visual analyses of art with the Art History and Visual Culture program offered by the Missouri State University. Use a range of critical and theoretical methods.

Why take the art history and visual culture major option?

Have a well-rounded degree that gives you a solid liberal arts foundation and exceptional preparation. Be ready for professional work or graduate studies. Enjoy broad career flexibility.

Compliment your skill-sets. This non-comprehensive major is ideal if you’re seeking a double major or plan to minor in another area. You'll gain competency in at least one foreign language and a broad arts and humanities background.

Learn to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives. Discuss ethics in art and be able to explain both sides of controversial issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Western Art

Survey of the Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Digital Arts

Ceramics

Special Topics in Ceramics

Drawing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Art History View 756 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the free online application for admission.

Submit digital, unofficial copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

The SAT and ACT tests are not required for international students.

Have your IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores sent to Missouri State University.

Complete the Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form) and request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds. Submit digital copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why take the art history and visual culture major option?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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