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Butler University Bulletin 2025-2026
Arts Administration–Art History, BS
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- Applicants are admitted to the program on the basis of academic acceptance by the University and an interview. Visit https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/admission/ for details.
- The BS In Arts Administration-Art History requires the completion of 120 credit hours; 40 hours must be at the 300-level or above.
- A grade of C or higher is required for all JCA courses.
- Arts Administration-Art History majors may choose to complete one or more areas of Emphasis, which will be noted on the transcript. Emphasis requirements are listed below for Graphic Design, Painting and Drawing, and Photography.
- All Arts Administration majors are required to attend Arts Events; see www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/current-student-resources/for details (JCA Arts Event Attendance Requirements).
- For detailed degree requirements, including an eight-semester suggested sequence of courses, see www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/undergraduate-programs/arts-administration/majors-minors/.
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Required Courses in Art History (30 credits)
Required Courses in Arts Administration, Business, and Strategic Communication (52 credits)
University Core Curriculum (24 credits)
| FYS 101 and FYS 102, First Year Seminar | 6 (3,3) | | GHS, Global and Historical Studies (2 courses) | 6 (3,3) | | AR, Analytic Reasoning | 3 | | NW, The Natural World | 5 | | TI, Texts and Ideas | 3 | | WB, Well-Being | 1 | Arts Administration majors fulfill the following requirements of the University Core Curriculum: Perspectives in the Creative Arts (because they take nine credit hours in the arts), The Social World (because they take nine credit hours in the social sciences), the Indianapolis Community Requirement, and the Butler Cultural Requirement. Free Electives (14 credits)
Emphasis in Graphic Design
The Emphasis in Graphic Design is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with any art degree (BA in Art + Design, BA in Art History, BFA in Studio Art, BS in Arts Administration-Art, BS in Arts Administration-Art History). Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Graphic Design will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (15 credits)
Emphasis in Painting and Drawing
The Emphasis in Painting and Drawing is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with any art degree (BA in Art + Design, BA in Art History, BFA in Studio Art, BS in Arts Administration-Art, BS in Arts Administration-Art History). Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Painting and Drawing will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. Required Courses (15 credits)
Emphasis in Photography
The Emphasis in Photography is not a stand-alone degree; it is to be completed along with any art degree (BA in Art + Design, BA in Art History, BFA in Studio Art, BS in Arts Administration-Art, BS in Arts Administration-Art History). Students may elect to complete one or more areas of Emphasis. At least 50% of the credits in any Emphasis must be unique to that program and may not overlap with another Emphasis, major, or minor (except as free electives). A grade of C or higher is required for all coursework. Completion of the Emphasis in Photography will be shown on the student’s transcript upon graduation from Butler. |
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