Overview

The hands-on techniques that you’ll learn in the small, intimate classrooms, studios, and galleries of the Art History and Museum Studies program offered by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt will allow you to address issues, ethics, history, and culture with a unique and personal vision in your career

Why this Program

The facilities include a foundry, ceramics lab, printmaking studio, photography lab, galleries, and much more. You’ll get hands-on experience in many disciplines of your choosing.
The small class sizes mean getting to know your professors and fellow students. Your connections will help you grow as an artist and intellectual.

The local area is well-known as an intimate but inclusive arts haven. You’ll interact with professional artists and show art in local galleries.

Careers

The alumni have gone on to pursue careers that harness the creative thinking, critical inquiry skills, and communication skills they developed at Humboldt. Art students find a strong foundation in communication skills, informing and explaining ideas, describing and evaluating ideas, problems, and events, and observing people, data, and visual information.

Animator
Art Critic
Art Director
Curator
Exhibit Designer
Fashion Designer
Graphic Artist
Illustrator
Jeweler
Photographer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Renaissance to Contemporary Art
Social Sciences
Humanities
Museums and the Politics of Display
Museum and Gallery Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application through Cal State Apply and pay the non‑refundable $70 application fee.
Upload copies of all academic transcripts, test scores, and diplomas once access to the Applicant Status Page is granted.
Provide proof of English‑language proficiency unless eligible for a waiver.
Submit required immigration documents, including a passport copy, Certificate of Finances, and proof of funding, for I‑20 issuance.
First‑time freshman applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and meet English proficiency requirements.
Transfer applicants must meet GPA requirements based on completed college units and demonstrate English proficiency.
Some majors may be impacted and require higher GPAs or additional criteria.
Applicants pursuing a second bachelor’s degree must apply to a program substantially different from their previously earned degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21312 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21312 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13676 USD / year

≈ 13676 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Why this Program

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Arcata

Funding

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