The Minor

Requirements

The Art minor is intended for students who have a strong interest in art and who major in an unrelated area. The following credit types and totals are required: 4-8 in the History of Art and Architecture, 6-7 in Foundations, and 9 in upper-level studio courses.

Foundations:

Art 110 or Art 104

Art 131 or Art 105 or Art 153

Studio Requirements:

Three (3) Art courses (200 level or above)

Art History Requirements:

Art-Hist 100 AND Art Hist 110

or

Art-Hist 115

 

Additional information is available at http://www.umass.edu/art/admissions/minor and at (413) 545-6937.

Note: Due to high demand, the Department of Art is currently not accepting new applications for the art minor.  Please check back in Fall 2026 to see if this status has changed for 2026/2027 academic year. The Department does intend to resume the art minor for future academic years.