Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Art History

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Combine two concentrations, maximize transfer credits and design a degree that fits your goals with the Bachelor of Liberal Arts at UMass Lowell. As a liberal arts major, you’re in control of your education. The Bachelor of Liberal Arts lets you design a customized, interdisciplinary degree that reflects your interests, strengths, and career goals. Instead of being limited to one field of study, you combine two concentrations, giving you the flexibility to build a unique skill set that stands out in today’s competitive job market.Whether you’re a transfer student aiming to maximize previously earned credits or you're seeking a flexible, engaging path to graduation, the Bachelor of Liberal Arts program offers hands-on learning experiences and clear academic direction. The BLA concentration in Art History includes a comprehensive study of the historical periods, cultural expressions, aesthetic judgments and artistic choices manifested in architecture, painting, sculpture, graphics and related processes, and artifacts from ancient times to the present. By examining the intellectual and scientific events that have shaped the creation of art and civilization, students are able to assess aesthetically and critically the artistic products of past and present cultures. Art History assists students to develop aesthetic, analytical and critical judgments as well as writing and verbal skills.

College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences