Studying art history fosters critical thinking skills and a sense of cultural literacy that are beneficial whether or not your future pursuits include art.

The Chandler Senior Experience in art history propels students toward a focused area of interest that often informs their steps beyond Lawrence. Many Lawrentians put their art history studies to work in museum and conservation work, as well as art therapy and education.

Lawrentians can go on to enjoy careers in art therapy, museum curation, conservation, museum education, elementary/secondary art education, graphic design, interior design, higher education, archivists, entrepreneurs, and law.

They can also earn advanced degrees in art history, business administration and management, law, medicine, Medieval and Renaissance studies, and museum studies.

Educational Outcomes

Recent Art History graduates have gone on to pursue graduate and professional school programs that include:

  • Boston Conservatory, Master of Music in String Performance, M.M.
  • The George Washington University, Art History, M.A.
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, Professional French, M.A.
  • University of Georgia, Art History, Theory and Criticism, M.A.
  • McGill University, Art History, M.A.

Employment Outcomes

Recent Art History graduates have pursued full-time employment in roles that include:

  • Collections Management, Somali Museum of Minnesota
  • Cultural Director, DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
  • Visitor Services Officer, Seattle Art Museum
  • Gallery Assistant, Walker Art Center
  • Data Services Assistant, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco

 

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