Lang’s General Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements outlined here, Lang has specific requirements, including a minimum number of credits in liberal arts courses as well as college residency requirements. Arts majors should read Lang’s General Degree RequirementsÌýand consult with both their Student Success advisor and the departmental faculty advisor each semester to ensure that they are on track to graduate.
Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor's Program) who are interested in studying this subject should consult with theirÌýcore faculty advisor.
Degree Works
To be sureÌýyourÌýDegreeÌýWorksÌýaccountÌýreflectsÌýthe information in this worksheet,ÌýstudentsÌýshould forwardÌýanyÌýapprovedÌýexemptionsÌýfrom theÌýfollowingÌýrequirementsÌýtoÌýtheir Student Success advisor.
Bachelor’s-Master’s Program
Undergraduates in the BA-MA program can earn up to 18 credits (depending on the master's program) in Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ master's courses and apply those graduate credits to both their BA and their MA. Submission of the Bachelor’s-Master’s
application is required (members of the direct-entry cohort do not have to submit an application but do have to declare the Bachelor's-Master's combination they wish to pursue). Students should consult the departmental faculty advisor and their
Student Success advisor if they are pursuing aÌýBA/MA, including the one offered in The Arts:
- BA The Arts—MA Liberal StudiesÌý
Requirements for Lang's BA in The Arts with a concentration in Visual Studies
As of fall 2020, students declaring the major in The Arts must take 12 courses, outlined as follows. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses to meet the requirements for the major in The Arts. Declare your major by following the process
outlined inÌý.ÌýStudents who have declared the major in The Arts before fall 2020 but wish to follow the
fall 2020 curriculum can consult their Student Success advisor about submitting a Change of Catalog Year request.Ìý
Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives.ÌýCourses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor.ÌýTrack your progress using the program worksheet (below).ÌýSee the university course catalog for Ìýthat fulfill these requirementsÌýand consult ourÌýÌý(PDF) for helpful steps and resources to link your academic journey to your future plans.
Major Requirements
Introductory courses:
- LVIS 2001 Introduction to Art History (3–4 credits)
- Choose one (3–4 credits):
- LVIS 2010 Exhibitions as History
- LVIS 2240 Art and Collecting Culture
Other required courses:
- LVIS 3001 Methods of Art History and Visual Studies (3–4 credits)
- LVIS 3250 Practicing Curating (3–4 credits)
- 2 studio or practice-based visual studies courses (6–8 credits)
- 2 visual studies or art history electives (6–8 credits)
- 3 Interarts (LINA) courses (9–12 credits)
Senior Capstone:
Please read theÌý.
- Choose one (3–4 credits):
- LINA 4900 The Arts Senior Seminar: Essay (offered in spring)
- LINA 4901 The Arts Senior Seminar: Creative Projects (offered in fall and spring)
- LINA 4902 The Arts Senior Seminar: Time-Based Performance (offered in spring)
- LINA 4990: an approved independent or collaborative project
- Lxxx4xxx Senior Capstone course in a liberal arts area or a 4000-level course approved by the Arts in Context departmental faculty advisor
Total credits: 36–48