Art History Postbaccalaureate

Portland State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

University Rank:#1201

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 65,208 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 26, 2023

Art History Postbaccalaureate

About

Studying art history allows you to understand the visual world around us, its cultural contexts through time, and the ways in which works of art convey meaning.

Our Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Art History offers a thorough grounding in art history. Whether for professional or personal goals, studying art history builds visual, verbal, and written communication skills that are valuable in society and in the job market. Through seminars and upper-division art history courses, this 24-credit program allows you to forge your own degree path based on your interests and goals. If you have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field, this post-baccalaureate program in art history might work well for you.

WE OFFER

Small classes of 15-35 students
Student research opportunities throughout the curriculum
Opportunities to apply for travel grants for independent research
Faculty-lead group travel opportunities to visit museums and cultural institutions outside of Portland
Guest lectures representing a variety of art historical themes
Participation in the Portland Art Museum's College Creative License program, offering a reduced price annual museum pass

Students in this program are required to complete a year-long art history survey as a prerequisite to the 300- and 400-level coursework. This basic preparation does not count towards the 24 credits required for this certificate. Survey courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better; Pass/No Pass grades are not accepted.

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Art History Postbaccalaureate Certificate: Why

Disciplines

College of the Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

A postbaccalaureate in art history prepares you for a variety of careers, providing key skills that are useful in both professional and life experiences. While some of our graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees, many choose to pursue careers in museums, historical societies, and civic arts programs. Other options are non-profit administration, curating, teaching, as well as business careers that depend on creative thinking and strong communication skills.

Museum or Gallery Curator
Corporate Curator
Writer and Editor
Cultural Specialist
Art Conservation and Restoration
Museum Marketing and Public Relations
Art Consultant
Art Dealer
Art Appraiser
Nonprofit administration
Advertising and Marketing
Lawyer (specialty in art law or intellectual property)
Secondary and University-level Teacher
Exhibition Coordinator
Visual Resources Curator

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee

Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.

Submit Academic Records

You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.

Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].

In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.

Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.

Portland State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 751
Portland OR 97207-0751

Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency

Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.

TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
SAT Code: 4610

Check Your Application Status

If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.

If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].

Art History Postbaccalaureate

Portland State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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