| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| ND | Non Degree |
| SO | Sophomore (30-59 credits completed) |
| SP | Senior Plus |
| SR | Senior (90 or more credits completed) |
HIST 315: STEM and Society: A History (3 Credits) Students will use case histories to explore the cultural and social aspects of global STEM development during the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions, roughly the period from 1700 to 1900.
History majors strongly urged to take HIST 300 as soon as possible after reaching 30 credits. Grade of C or better is required to graduate with BA in history. Students may repeat HIST 300 only with permission from the Department of History and Art History and repetitions are limited. Limited to three attempts.
Introduction to the content and principles of the visual arts. Approach varies with instructor. Limited to three attempts.
Major periods, monuments, and themes of Western art and architecture. Introduces Washington, D.C., museum collections and a historical framework for further study in art history. Covers prehistory, the ancient world, and the Middle Ages. Notes: Designed as a two-course sequence, but each part may be taken independently without prerequisite.
Studies traditions of art and architecture within a single selected country or historical region. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Historical investigation of theories, methods, and critiques involved in the discipline of art history. Approach or focus may vary with instructor. Limited to three attempts.
Studies traditions of art and architecture within a single selected country or historical region. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Internship with a professional arts institution, organization, or individual in the Washington, D.C., area. Project to be arranged by student in consultation with faculty instructor and field supervisor. Notes: Recommended for advanced art history students seeking exposure to professional work in visual arts.
Investigates theories, methods, and research strategies in discipline of art history. Designed for first-semester students in art history MA program; foundation for further graduate-level work in the program. May not be repeated for credit.
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The George Mason University Writing Across the Curriculum program's function is to incorporate and improve written communication in all academic departments at the University. The program officially began in 1990, although according to former WAC Assistant Director Sarah Baker, WAC workshops had been taking place at Mason since 1978.
This collection consists of records created as part of George Mason University's Writing Across the Curriculum program.
George Mason University Writing Across the Curriculum program records, #R0144, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Sarah Baker, "GMU WAC Program: Comprehensive Review and Assessment of Program Responsibilities, Initiatives, and Outreach," GMU WAC Program, November 2011.
To graduate with honors in the major, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.50 in honors courses and a minimum GPA of 3.50 in art history courses applied to the degree.
Majors who have completed 75 credits (a minimum of 15 credits in art history, with 6 credits taken at Mason) with an overall GPA of 3.50 and a GPA of 3.80 in art history are eligible to apply to graduate with honors in art history.
Except where expressly prohibited, a course used to fulfill a college level requirement may also be used simultaneously to satisfy other requirements ( Mason Core requirements or requirements for the major). Philosophy or Religious Studies Expand. Course List. Code.
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated as "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in art history fulfill the university's writing-intensive requirement by successfully completing 3 credits in any 400-level ARTH course.
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must apply at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) toward graduation requirements. College Level Requirements for the BA Degree Expand. In addition to the Mason Core program, students pursuing a BA degree must complete the coursework below.