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Art History: Research Concentration

Program Transfer Guide
Towson University
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Fall, 2024 - Current
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About the Program

If you are interested in working in art museums and cultural institutions or pursuing graduate school in the art history field, you will want to consider the art history major. In addition to courses in the history of art, the department offers many courses in museum studies.

The program includes a common core of 15 credits. After completing the two introductory survey courses, students select one of two concentrations: Research or Research/Studio. Most students who plan to attend graduate school in art history choose the Research concentration, while students planning on a career in the gallery, exhibition design, or conservation field often choose the Research/Studio concentration. Both options require a two-course capstone experiences, and each concentration provides you with knowledge of discipline-based technology necessary for research and presentations. 
 

Self-Guided Tours
Self-guided tours are available any weekday between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Stop by the Art Office, CA 3103, and ask for a self- guiding tour map. 

Undergraduate Guided Tours
Undergraduate guided tours of the department are offered by appointment.  Contact the Art Office, artdepartment@towson.edu to schedule a tour. 

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Towson University Requirement
  • Core 2: English Composition To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 3: Mathematics To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 4: Creativity and Creative Development To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 5: Arts & Humanities To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 6: Social and Behavioral Science To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 7: Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    4 credits
  • Core 8: Biological and Physical Sciences (Lab and Non-Lab)
    3 credits
  • Core 10: Metropolitan Perspectives To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 11: United States as a Nation To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 12: Global Perspectives To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 13: Diversity and Difference To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 14: Ethical Issues & Perspectives To fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum requirements, students must complete one course from each of the 14 categories.
    3 credits
  • Major Requirements
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Electives Take Up To 24 Credits
    24 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Once attending TU, students will take upper-level (300-400) courses in allied disciplines such as Anthropology, English, History and Philosophy in consultation with advisor. Plan for potential prerequisites when selecting electives in this section.
Grand Total Credits
64
*ENGL 102 and any major requirements must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher. *Core 1 Towson Seminar requirement is waived for all transfer students. *Core 9 Advanced Writing Seminar requirement must be completed at Towson University. *Students may transfer a maximum of 64 credits to Towson University.
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.