About Us
Located in the historic and beautiful city of Charleston,
South Carolina, the Department of Art History houses College
of Charleston’s leading and nationally recognized programs
in art history and historic preservation. We are one of the
largest independent art history departments in the Southeast
and among the few in the nation that specialize in undergraduate
education. We offer a thorough, diverse and exciting educational
experience, leading to a BA in
Art History, a BA in Historic
Preservation & Community Planning, or a MS
in Historic Preservation (joint program with Clemson University).
The department’s curriculum combines a wide variety
of courses in art history and historic preservation with the
advantages of a liberal arts education.
Taught by a faculty of highly trained and published scholars
and professors, the department's curriculum prepares students
for multiple career options: graduate study, gallery/museum
positions, arts administration, preservation planning, teaching,
and many others. The department also offers a wide variety
of internship positions at Charleston’s many museums,
historical societies, preservation projects, and community
arts and preservation organizations.
Our faculty members are eager to work with you to plan a program
of study that suits your particular goals. Recent graduates
of our department have gone on to graduate school in art history,
architecture, film studies, law school and medical school,
and to careers in museums and galleries. |
Academic Programs
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