1. Maryland Institute College of Art
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  4. Bachelors in Art History Theory And Criticism

Bachelors in Art History Theory And Criticism

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Maryland Institute College of Art

Program Overview

MICA offers both an undergraduate major in art history, theory, and criticism and a minor in art history. The major offers a unique opportunity to pursue a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree in art history within the context of one of the nation's top colleges of art and design. Central to the work of the art historian is the study of the history of creativity. At MICA, a student majoring in art history is immersed in studio practice and is a member of a dynamic community of artists and designers. MICA's offerings in art history are of a quality and expansiveness unmatched even by many top liberal arts colleges. MICA graduates with a particular interest in the field have gone on to graduate study and to successful careers in art history, museum studies, curatorial practice, and other related fields.

Program Key Stats

$45290 (Annual cost)



47 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Portfolio of Artwork (12-20 pieces of artwork),Essay (250 word minimum), Letters of recommendation, Activities and Interest: Compile a list of activities, interests, and honors, Official transcripts - Applicants must provide official transcripts of all secondary academic work, Official test scores - ACT/SAT Scores, For International Students: a minimum TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5. Your application will not be reviewed for admission without at least one test score on file (TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT)

Career Options

  • MICA graduates with a particular interest in the field have gone on to graduate study and to successful careers in art history
  • museum studies
  • curatorial practice
  • and other related fields

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