Study Abroad in Art History

Students who major or minor in art history benefit greatly from seeing works of art "in situ", that is, in the sites for which they were made. They also have the opportunity to study works they might not ordinarily come into contact within the United States.

Students are expected to take most of their core art history courses at UR, no more than two courses taken abroad will count for the major, and no more than one course taken abroad will count for the minor.

Academic Planning Considerations

ARTH 365: Theories and Methodologies is offered only in the spring semester. Art History majors who study abroad in the fall should enroll in ARTH 365 in the spring. If studying abroad for the full year, majors are encouraged to take the course in the spring of their second year instead of the spring of their fourth year when they will be writing their theses.

ARTH 465-466: Thesis is a two-semester sequence for seniors that should be considered when planning to study abroad.

Before choosing a study abroad program art history majors should meet with the Art History Study Abroad advisor, Dr. Elena Calvillo, for advising specifically related to study abroad.

Recommended Programs

Below is a list of programs that the Art History Department recommends for receiving art history transfer credit. Some programs listed below have more than one location.  Art History courses may not be offered at all campuses/locations of this program.  Please see a program-specific study abroad advisor for detailed information. To explore these and other programs, including summer programs, internships, and semester programs in other locations, as well as information on financial aid, scholarships, and application procedures, visit the Office of International Education.