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Art History

UMass Amherst

With its broad emphasis on culture and history and its focus on writing, analysis, and research, History of Art and Architecture provides an excellent liberal arts degree for students seeking flexible but rigorous training for a variety of careers. A degree in History of Art and Architecture not only prepares students to work in arts-related fields, but also fosters the skills necessary in any profession involving visual culture in its broadest sense, historical and cultural understanding, critical analysis, persuasive argumentation, thorough research, and effective writing.
CIP Code: 50.0703

Undergraduate Bachelors On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Archivists | Curators | Museum Technicians and Conservators

UMass Amherst

The Õ¬ÄÐÉñÆ÷ Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.