Overview

The diverse curriculum in this Art History course at California State University Long Beach offers specialty courses on both Western and non-Western (i.e. Asian, African, Native North American, Pre-Columbian, etc.) societies.

Art historical methodologies are included in courses in historiography, art theory, art criticism, art and anthropology, and museology.

Key Facts

The Art History program provides the necessary research skills and information to enter the professional fields of teaching, museum work, art gallery management, art consultancy, arts management, and art writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography of Art History
Art History Methodologies and Writing
Arts of the African Diaspora
Art History: Theory and Practice
Western Art Theory and Criticism
Greek Art
Gothic Art
High Renaissance Art in Italy
Northern Renaissance Art
History of Museums and Exhibitions
Neo-Classicism to Romanticism, 1789-1850
Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, 1850-1900
Museum and Gallery Practices
Exhibition and Display Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
All transcripts from all institutions attended
SAT/ACT scores

Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:

2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)

Other non-California residents:

3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18972 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18972 USD per year during 48 months.
National

9499 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9499 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3225 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3225 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 USD /month

Living costs

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