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USD 25498

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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81

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Art History major is intended for students who wish to study the history of the visual arts, including the cultural and social context in which they were created. It is the mission of the art history program to educate students with a global perspective on the arts.

Western art history is emphasized, coupled with opportunities to study the art of select non-Western traditions. Students majoring in art history will develop a general knowledge of the principle monuments and artists of all major historical art periods. Students also will:

  • Become acquainted with the art history of non-Western cultures.
  • Locate unfamiliar works within major style periods and cultures.
  • Describe, analyze and interpret the form and content of individual works of art in relation to the cultures from which they originate.
  • Recognize major art media.
  • Understand at least three major historical periods of art in detail.
  • Become familiar with art history theory and methods of analysis and criticism.
  • Research and write about significant artists, artistic events, periods and artistic concepts.

The art history program encourages majors and minors to participate in internship opportunities at museums, galleries and other art related settings, and it provides up-to-date information about jobs and graduate programs in art history and related fields. Visiting scholars, campus art exhibitions, trips to major museums and the JMU Study Abroad program provide students with opportunities to study and apply their art history knowledge outside the classroom. Upon completion of the art history major, students will have been exposed to a broad background and knowledge of the opportunities for graduate school and employment. The art history program also advocates cross disciplinary education and actively supports students who double major with other disciplines.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025, Aug 2025, May 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    81 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    25498

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    University Level Program Initial Scholarship Amount Years 2-4 Scholarship Provider
    James Madison University Undergraduate International Year $3,000 to $8,000 $5,000 (3.0 GPA) Study Group – IY JMU – Years 2-4
    Direct Admission $5,000 (3.0 GPA) $5,000 (2.5 GPA) JMU

     

    University Level Program Maximum Scholarship
    James Madison University Undergraduate International Year (1 Semester) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $4,000 USD)
    International Year (2 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $8,000)
    International Year (3 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester (max $12,000 USD)
    IEP (1 Semester) + International Year (3 Semesters) Up to $4,000 USD / semester for 3 IY semesters
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    (max $12,000 USD)

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