Art history is the study of art and architecture produced within specific cultural contexts as a manifestation of human creativity and as a valuable form of historical documentation. Students learn to appreciate the fundamental and varied roles that the visual arts have played and continue to play in the lives of people around the globe. Toward this end, students learn how images and objects, identified as art, embody, but also condition and control social, religious, cultural, economic, political, and gender dynamics. As an art history major, you will have the opportunity to intern at local museums and galleries, and work closely with art history faculty to develop and present research at undergraduate conferences. Art history majors at the University of Dayton often are encouraged to pursue minors in a variety of fields across the College of Arts and Sciences and the University as a whole.
Expected December 2024
Start date
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
O'Reilly Hall,
300 College Park,
Dayton,
Ohio,
45469, United States
Official high school transcript
ACT and/or SAT scores, if desired.
All students are encouraged to submit proof of English proficiency for admission into the University of Dayton. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted in one of the following ways: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 70 on the Internet-based (iB) test is required for full admission; International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum overall band score of 6.0 is required for full admission;
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP). A minimum overall score of 4.0 is required for full admission. Please note that many majors require a minimum score of 4.5; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE). A minimum score of 50 is required for full admission;
Duolingo English Test (DET). A minimum score of 100 Is required for full admission.