Undergraduate programs

Many prominent Northwest artists, designers, and art historians began their professional careers by studying art at Portland State University. An even greater number of successful and productive people have used their training in the School of Art+Design as the basis for careers in commerce, industry, education, and a variety of creative fields. Serving a diverse student population, the school takes advantage of its geographical location in the heart of Portland, extending classroom activities into the city's vibrant cultural community.

The school offers the following undergraduate degree options: B.A., B.S. and Certificate in Art History, BFA in Art Practice, and BFA in Graphic Design. 

Degree Maps and Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Art Major and Minor Degree Requirements

Art History—B.A./B.S.

Art Practice—B.F.A.

Graphic Design—B.F.A.

Art History Certificate

Art History Minor

Creative Industries Minor

Design Management Minor

Drawing Painting Printmaking Minor

Graphic Design Minor

Photography Minor

Sculpture Minor

Time Arts Minor

Art History—Certificate

The Certificate in Art History offers the opportunity for people who have already completed a B.A. or B.S. to undertake an in-depth study in art history through a curriculum centered in small discussion-based seminars and other upper level coursework.

Degree Requirements

All students who have not already taken the 200-level art history survey sequence or its equivalent elsewhere are encouraged to do so before undertaking the post-baccalaureate certificate upper-level coursework:

ArH 407Seminar

0-12

ArH 449Art History Methods

4

Four Additional Upper-Level ARH courses

16

Total Credit Hours: 24