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$1,500 total cost with a competency-based model. Combine a broad liberal arts education with focused study of art across cultures and historical periods.
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
The Art History specialization within the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts program combines a broad interdisciplinary education with focused study of art across cultures and historical periods. Students explore artistic traditions from prehistory to the modern world while developing skills in visual analysis, historical interpretation, and critical writing. Because the program is grounded in the liberal arts, students also build a strong foundation in communication, research, and critical thinking that applies across many fields and careers.
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Complete courses online at your own pace with no semesters or rigid schedules.
Built for the modern learner, we’ve reimagined higher education to focus on mastery rather than seat-time.
✓Competency-based learning
✓Fully online and self-paced
✓No semesters or deadlines
✓$1,500 total cost
Students can focus on mastering the material rather than sitting through semesters or class schedules.
The Art History specialization fits within the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree structure. Students complete Liberal Arts Core (15 credits), Art History Specialization (15 credits), and Electives (30 credits) for a total of 60 credits after the associate degree.
You must complete an Associate of Arts degree before beginning the BA core courses.
| Course Code | Course Name | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| ORI 001 | Newlane Basic Orientation & Jumpstart | Orientation | 0 |
| Art History Specialization (15 credits) | |||
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | Art History | 3 |
| ART 201 | Art History: Prehistory to 1300 | Art History | 3 |
| ART 202 | Art History: Renaissance to Revolution (1300–1800) | Art History | 3 |
| ART 301 | Art History: 1800 to the Present (Modern Art) | Art History | 3 |
| ART 302 | Art History: Asian Art | Art History | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core (15 credits) | |||
| LIB 101 | Exploring the Liberal Arts | Core | 3 |
| LIB 102 | Critical Reading & Writing | Core | 3 |
| LIB 201 | Foundations of Arts & Humanities | Core | 3 |
| LIB 202 | Foundations of Social Science | Core | 3 |
| LIB 203 | Foundations of Natural Science | Core | 3 |
| Electives (30 credits) | |||
| ELEC | Any Newlane course not already counted | Elective | 30 |
A background in art history and the liberal arts supports a wide range of careers.
Work in museum education, archives, galleries, or cultural organizations.
Teach art history, humanities, or related subjects in educational settings.
Apply art history knowledge in design, publishing, media, and cultural production.
Continue to master’s or doctoral programs in art history, museum studies, or humanities.
Fully online • Self-paced • $1,500 total cost
Join a community of thousands of students earning accredited degrees on their own schedule, from anywhere in the world.
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