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BA/Social Science - Art History
   
Course Title:
BA/Social Science - Art History
Category:
Arts & Humanities
Subject:
General Arts
College:
Ashford University  
Course Description:

Develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives as you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are applied and combined to real world issues. To qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program, you can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Communications coursework. Resulting in a well-rounded degree, your knowledge in the areas of art history, theory and appreciation will supplement your studies in Social Science. The credit you've already earned will not go unused and you'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them. So, you'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.

 
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Delivery Format:
Online
Course Level:
Bachelor Degree
Course Requirements:
High school diploma or GED; be age 22 or older; have work experience, preferably full-time work experience; meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.
Course Type:
Online Degrees
Course Long Description:
BA/Social Science - Art History
(Ashford University)

Gain a solid understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from the perspectives of art history, by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree. The program of Bachelor of Art history in Social Science includes a curriculum that develops a greater knowledge of our society. Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where various outlooks are put together and used on real life issues in Art History.

The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree program focuses on human relationships in society. You will study the influences of cultural diversity, and get a basis of research skills from the social sciences, art history in particular. The history of art refers to the history of the visual arts of painting, architecture, as well as sculpture. Other forms of Art history that are studies include literature and performing arts. The term Art History oftentimes includes the theory of the visual arts.

In this program, you are allowed to transfer up to 12 approved credits of Art History coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program. Your understanding in the areas of art history, theory and appreciation will complement your studies in Social Science leading to a well-rounded degree. You will be pleased to know that you can transfer in these approved credits regardless of when you took them so the credit you have already earned from your previous education will not go unused. You will graduate with a dynamic degree that will increase your opportunity for promotion in your chosen field.

After completing the BA/Social Science - Art History program, students will be able to:

- Evaluate basic social science principles;
- Examine the implications of social and cultural diversity;
- Acquire and use a foundation of research skills from the social sciences
- Examine the relationship of service to social sciences; and
- Integrate knowledge from the social sciences particularly in Art History

Career Opportunities:

The core knowledge you will acquire with your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree creates a firm foundation for a number of careers that concern people - understanding them, leading them, or helping them. Opportunities are available for qualified, educated people. As a graduate, you can pursue a position in many different fields such as:

- Advertising and Public Relations
- Arts and Culture
- Consulting
- Computing and IT
- Education
- Financial and Legal
- Language-related Careers
- Leisure, Tourism, and Travel
- Media, Communications, and Information
- Human Resources
- Public Service
- Sales and Marketing
- Social Services
 
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