B.A. in Art History

Develop an in-depth understanding, appreciation, and application of the visual arts

As a USJ Art History major, you will study, investigate, and interpret visual images within a historical context from the prehistoric era to the present.

• Areas of concentration include American, ancient, early Christian, and modern art.
• The studio requirement offers the opportunity to develop your own artistic capacity with courses in drawing, painting, watercolor, design, crafts, and printmaking.
• Studying in this discipline moves out of the classroom and into the professional world of art with access to renowned local collections, including USJ’s art collections.
• The intimate classroom atmosphere affords one-to-one instruction.

The University of Saint Joseph is the premier private university in Connecticut for future in-demand professionals in health care and social services, education, digital media, and the sciences. Located minutes from major corporate headquarters and renowned medical and research facilities, USJ offers students programs that directly link coursework, theory, and evidence with placements in workplace settings, providing them the experience needed to rise above the stiff competition when they enter the job market. Rated #2 in Connecticut among National Universities in Best Value by U.S. News & World Report, a USJ degree is a proven credential for undergraduates seeking a traditional New England college setting with exceptional NCAA Division III athletics and a strong sense of community. For graduate students ready to learn more and earn more, USJ offers online, hybrid, and on-ground master and doctoral programs with innovative modular curricula that attract students from around the world.