What will I learn?

At Catholic University, we explore the spirit of art from the earliest Paleolithic cave paintings rendered over 30,000 years ago to cutting-edge contemporary galleries. Students majoring in Art History are introduced to a broad range of ancient, medieval, Renaissance, baroque, modern, and contemporary art works. In this process, students are also introduced to a diversity of methodologies for understanding art objects formally and analytically in their social, political, and economic context.

The B.A. in Art History at Catholic University fully capitalizes on its Washington D.C. connections. Art History majors are constantly utilizing area museums for research, field trips, internships and even entire courses. Our alumni are fully prepared for graduate studies, with many enrolling in competitive M.A. and Ph.D programs after graduating. Many more find employment in Washington D.C.'s robust museum and gallery scene.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$56,930.00 (48,03,409) per year

University Services Fee - 590

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

CUA Campus

620 Michigan Ave., N.E.,

Chicago,

Washington,

20064, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.