Bachelor of Arts in Art History – ARTH Associate Degree for Transfer Roadmap
This is a sample pathway for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in the current Bulletin year with an AA-T in Art History. Nine units in the major (one lower division studio course, two lower division art history courses) and all lower division GE requirements have been satisfied. Check with a major advisor about the most appropriate course sequence. Degree completion guaranteed in 60 units; see the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) section for more information.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Major Upper-Division Art History – Group A – Pre-20th Century (from the list below) | 3 | |
| US History | 3 | |
or University Elective if US History met before transfer |
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| GE Area UD-B: Upper-Division Physical and/or Life Sciences | 3 | |
| University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ARTH 400GW | Writing About Art - GWAR | 3 |
| Major Upper-Division Art History – Group B – 20th-21st Century: | 3 | |
| Modern and Contemporary Art in a Global Context: 1945-Present | ||
| Art History: 20th and 21st Century - Special Areas | ||
| Art History Elective: Select One 300–600 Level Art History Course | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
or University Elective if US/CA Government met before transfer |
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| University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ARTH 516 | Advanced Topics in Art History (Major Upper-Division) | 3 |
| Major Upper-Division Art History – Group C – Global Perspectives (from the list below) | 3 | |
| GE Area UD-C: Upper-Division Arts and/or Humanities | 3 | |
| University Electives – Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ARTH 602 | Art History Seminar (Major Capstone) | 3 |
| Select One (Internship/Visual studies Elective): | 3 | |
| Exhibition Design | ||
| Internships in the Visual Arts | ||
A 300-600-level ARTH Course |
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An advisor approved visual studies elective in another department |
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| Major Upper-Division Art History – Group A, B, or C | 3 | |
| GE Area UD-D: Upper-Division Social Sciences | 3 | |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
To Do at SF State:
Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 30 units minimum at the upper-division level; to include the following:
University-Wide Requirements: 9–15 Units
- American Institutions (0–6 units): US History, US Government, California State and Local Government requirements if not taken before transfer
- Upper-Division GE, Areas B, C, and D (9 units): Courses required for the major may double-count if approved for UD GE.
- Students entering the major with the AA-T in Art History are not required to fulfill SF State Studies requirements.
- Complementary Studies: consult with a department advisor on how transfer units and/or SF State units can be applied to ensure degree completion within 60 units.
Art (Art History) Major: 30 Units
Lower division requirements satisfied in transfer – six units of art history and three units of studio arts.
- Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 units): ARTH 400GW
- Upper-Division Art History (12 units): 300–400 level, including at least one course from Groups A, B, and C.
- Advanced Topics in Art History (3 units)
- Elective (3 units): one additional 300–600 level art history course selected by student
- Internship (3 units)
- Capstone (3 units)
University Electives: 18 or More Units
Units depending on course choices made at the community college, how transferred units are applied to the requirements above, and course choices at SF State – some courses may meet more than one requirement, e.g. both in UD GE and the major.
Upper Division 300–400 Level Art History Lectures
Group A
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 401/CLAR 420 | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| ARTH 402/CLAR 425 | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome | 3 |
| ARTH 403/SXS 405 | Queer Art History | 3 |
| ARTH/HUM 405 | Art, Literature, and Power in the Renaissance | 3 |
| ARTH 406 | Renaissance Art | 3 |
| ARTH 418 | Art History: Ancient to 19th Century - Special Areas | 3 |
Group B
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 306 | Modern and Contemporary Art in a Global Context: 1945-Present | 3 |
| ARTH 419 | Art History: 20th and 21st Century - Special Areas | 3 |
Group C
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 404/CLAR 550 | Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean Bronze Age | 3 |
| ARTH 407/CLAR 500 | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (UD-C) | 3 |
| ARTH 408/CLAR 555 | Etruscan Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTH 410/CLAR 531 | Greek Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTH 417 | The Art and Architecture of Islam | 3 |
| ARTH 421 | Art History: Global Perspectives - Special Areas | 3 |
