Written and oral communication, adaptability, and problem solving have been identified as those skills most in demand by employers (New York Times June 29, 2013). A humanities based education is the best place to develop these skills and to learn the kinds of critical thinking and creativity that will help you in the work place. A degree in Art History not only prepares you in these general skills common to all the humanities, its emphasis on visual literacy, organized analytical research, and knowledge of artistic styles and periods also prepares you for a number of specialized careers associated with the arts and education.
Graduates with a BA degree in Art History are highly employable. While many of our graduates have found jobs in professions unrelated to the arts, a large percentage have gone on to work in museums, libraries, universities, and a variety of different arts organization.
What Can I Do with a Degree in Art History?
An exhaustive list of "Career Alternatives for Art Historians" can be found on Notre Dame's website.
The College Art Association's career pages include links to an extensive job bank.
Mason's own University Career Services offers help and guidance to current students and graduates.
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