Program Overview
Credits: 120 credits with 36 credits in AHM courses
Our Art History with Museum Studies program blends theory with practice through the scholarly study of art, culture, and museums while directly engaging in professional work through our on-campus art museum. It’s a unique opportunity to set yourself apart from students studying in other undergraduate programs.
As a Niagara University student, you’ll have direct access to our Castellani Art Museum through your academic studies. The CAM will also help you gain professional experience in curatorship, education, collections management, development, and museum administration. Upon graduation, you’ll have pursued an in-depth academic study of art history while earning hands-on experience in museum operations and art exhibitions.
Professional Insight
All of our program courses are taught by professionals in the art field. The various backgrounds and years of experience of our faculty ensure that students will be learning first hand from experts while exploring current issues in the museum and contemporary art world.
Experiential Learning
You’ll have opportunities to pursue museum internships with our prestigious Castellani Art Museum, along with other area museums and cultural institutions.
Independent Studies and Research
You’ll have the opportunity for Independent Studies to explore an art history or museum studies topic in more depth through opportunities such as a senior seminar Capstone project or departmental honors thesis.
Each of my professors has shown a genuine interest in helping me succeed, and smaller class sizes have made the material very accessible to the students. Professors often integrate the diverse and impressive collection at The Castellani Art Museum in connection with lectures. Access to CAM is an invaluable resource for art students on campus.Chase Kunz Art History with Museum Studies major
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
The Art History with Museum Studies Program offers intensive and engaging courses in all areas of art history and museum theory and practice, including Gothic, Indigenous, Latin America, Renaissance, Postmodern, and more.
Students also have the opportunity to take two courses which focus directly on the museum exhibition process. Students also play important roles in marketing the exhibition and planning related events and programming. Importantly, most seated courses are taught in the classroom of the Castellani Art Museum allowing for students to have direct access to and engage with the museum’s Permanent Collection works as well as special exhibitions.
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Ability to critically analyze visual culture and diverse histories of art.
Knowledge of understanding of how art fits into larger cultural histories and offers context into social, political, and economic issues.
Experience in institutional exhibition, curation, and marketing.
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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!
Prepare to Soar
Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
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