Curate your future
The Art History BA degree with a concentration in Museum and Curatorial Studies prepares students for careers as curators, gallerists, and museum and gallery professionals. The concentration provides students with practical training through a traditional humanities education with a clear career path. Students study a variety of topics, including approaches to managing and curating physical and digital collections, legal and ethical considerations, and historical and theoretical frameworks. They also gain hands-on experience through professional internships at arts or cultural institutions. Students come away from the program equipped to pursue positions at museums, galleries, auction houses, libraries, archives, and other art and cultural institutions, as well as for graduate study.
Program Highlights
See Undergraduate Catalog for BA details
Transfer Students
The School of Art has established pathways with many two-year institutions in Tennessee to make the transition from an associate degree to a BA or BFA degree as straightforward as possible.
Learn more about the Tennessee Transfer Pathway
See admissions requirements for transfer students
Facilities
Discovery requires the freedom to explore, and our undergraduate students have access to extensive facilities and studio spaces around campus.
Scholarships
The School of Art seeks to ease the financial burden of undergraduate studies by awarding scholarships to eligible students.
See our scholarship opportunities for incoming and current students
Internships
Internships are invaluable experiences that help students secure fulfilling employment following graduation. Students can begin their professional journey with the support and resources of the School of Art.
Study Abroad
Learning abroad facilitates personal, educational, and professional growth. We encourage students to pursue international travel and study programs offered by the School of Art and the UT Programs Abroad Office.
See our study abroad opportunities
See other study abroad opportunities offered by the Programs Abroad Office
Artists in Residence and Visiting Artists and Scholars
Our students benefit from frequent interactions with accomplished artists participating in our prestigious Artist-in-Residence Program and Visiting Artists and Scholars Program.
