Overview

The Art History major at Drake University will prepare you to navigate the complexity of visual culture, whether past or present, by introducing you to the specialized language and strategies of image making as well as by providing you with a rigorous historical introduction to the production, interpretation, and circulation of images.

Careers and Internships

Students can enhance their art and design education and supplement their resume or professional portfolio with internships and off-campus employment in a variety of art-related areas.

Students have completed internships for art history credit at the Anderson Gallery, Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and commercial art galleries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Media
Art of India, China, and Japan
Modern Art History
American Landscapes
Material World of Art
Printmaking
Monuments & Memory
Art & Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Des Moines, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Choose a pathway: "Test-optional" or "Test score"

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English proficiency

ACT, SAT or CSAT/South Korea (required for test score path)

Test-optional path: interview or essay details

Personal essay (optional)

Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

52988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52988 USD / year

≈ 52988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52988 USD / year

≈ 52988 USD / year

Living costs

Des Moines

United States

973 - 1510 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers and Internships

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Des Moines

Funding

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