Art History at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design
Art History
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
“Why has art been so important in the past, how does it affect our present and how will it shape our future?”
Graduate Art History Certificate
Enhance knowledge of the history and significance of art and design practices and should be of interest to artists, educators, and museum or gallery professionals working in arts-related fields
Master of Arts Specialty in Art History Research
Expand your art history expertise and career options by joining our close-knit academic community. You’ll find resources and support as you prepare to pursue advanced research in art history or to teach at a two-year college.
Museum Studies Certificate
NIU’s graduate Certificate in Museum Studies is the only resource of its kind in the northern Illinois region. The certificate provides students with a solid background in museum practice.
Art History Faculty
You will study with the accomplished educators, researchers, writers and artists that make up our faculty.
Field Activities
NIU Art History students literally have a world of opportunities to get out and experience the history of art first hand.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Olivia Monteiro
Meet Olivia Monteiro, who earned her BA in Art History and is now pursuing a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs.

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