University Core Curriculum Requirements
General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
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Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
Engaged Learning Experiences | |
Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Major in Art (Art History)
Art majors in the Art History concentration must complete 39 credit hours of the following courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
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Art History Concentration Requirements | ||
15 Hours of Core Requirements: | ||
ARTH-106 | Introduction To Art History I | 3 |
ARTH-107 | Introduction To Art History II | 3 |
ART-120 | Drawing I | 3 |
ART-130 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
ART-140 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
Writing Intensive Requirement | ||
ARTH-202 | Writing Intensive Program: Methods Of Research In Art History | 3 |
Additional Requirements | ||
Select 21 hours of 300 level art history courses | 21 | |
Total Hours | 39 |
In addition, there must be a demonstration of reading competence in a foreign language approved by the advisor or 6 credit hours of a foreign language.
This sample curricular map is provided to guide you in the planning of your progression for this major. This guide should not replace regular consultations with your program advisor. For specific recommendations of courses not identified, please consult your program advisor.
First Year | ||
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Term 1 | Hours | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Core Art Course | 3 | |
Core Art Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Core Art Course | 3 | |
Core Art Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Core Art Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
General Education Course | 3 | |
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
200-Level ART Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
General Education Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 2 | ||
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
300-Level Art History Course | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Elective/Minor | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours: | 120 |