Radford Art BA Art History & Museum Studies Concentration Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Arts in Art, concentration Art History & Museum Studies
Catalog Year 2025-2026
Based on VCCS Curriculum for ART HISTORY
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 College Success Skills or Orientation |
1-2 |
UNIV 100 |
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ENG 111 College Comp I |
3 |
ENGL 111 Princ of College Composition |
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ENG 112 College Comp II |
3 |
ENGL 112 Critical Reading and Writing in the Digital Age |
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ART 101 History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic or ART 102 Renaissance to Modern |
3 |
ART 215 Art History Survey I |
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Any UCGS Humanities or Literature |
3 |
General Education |
This course must be from different categories than previous course. |
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Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science (not History) |
3 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
HIST 102 World History Since 1500 |
Recommend HIS 102 |
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Any UCGS Natural Sciences |
4 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS Math |
3-5 |
Foundation Math |
Recommend MTH 154 or higher |
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ART 102 History of Art: Renaissance to Modern |
3 |
ART 216 Art History Survey II |
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Any UCGS transfer course |
3-4 |
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3 |
ARTH 316 Art Outside the West |
Recommend ART 200 |
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Select one course from: ART 121 Foundations of Drawing |
3 |
ARTS 111 Drawing I |
Recommend ART 121 |
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ARTS 101 2D Art Foundations ARTS 102 3D Art Foundations ARTS 212 Figure Drawing ARTS 221 Painting I ARTS 251 Ceramics I ARTS 204 Sculpture I ARTG 280 Intro to Graphic Design |
19-22 |
Students who have completed all prerequisites and community college and four-year college requirements (e.g. World Languages, ITE, CST) should take additional courses from the rows above or transfer elective courses to fulfill the 60-62 credit requirement. |
Recommend : ART 131 Two Dimensional Design and ART 132 Three Dimensional Design and ART 223 and an additional studio course from the following list: ART 125 = ARTS 221 ART 153 = ARTS 251 ART 231 = ARTS 204 ART 180 = ARTG 280 |
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Additional transfer electives, if needed to meet 60 credits |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Complete at Radford University |
Credits |
Notes |
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ART 101 |
0 |
First year experience for incoming freshman and transfer students |
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ARTS 301 |
3 |
Theory and Emerging Topics |
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ARTH 401 |
3 |
Origins and History of Museums |
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ARTH 430 |
3 |
Curatorial Activism and Exhibition Design |
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ARTH 499 |
3 |
Art History/Museum Studies Capstone |
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ARTH Electives |
18 |
Students must complete 18 credit hours at 300 level or above. ARTH 316 can be repeated for credit. |
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Open credit hours to reach 120 total |
Additional credits to reach 120 total credit hours |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Earn a transferable associate degree
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Earn a minimum of 2.8 cumulative GPA
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Good standing at the current institution
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu
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Admission Application: By March 1 for priority fall admission and November 1 for priority spring admission at https://www.radford.edu/admissions/apply/index.html
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Financial Aid: https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid, FAFSA priority deadline March 1.
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Completing your English and Math courses in your first year is recommended.
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and an admissions counselor at Radford University within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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This degree is right for you if you want to study culture, history, and the human condition.
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This degree is right for you if you want to pursue work in museums, libraries, or archives.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the REAL Curriculum (lower division/general education) requirements. Students will need to complete all other University, college, and departmental requirements in order to obtain the baccalaureate degree from RU.
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Dual Enrollment — Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application. If admitted, the student will receive the benefits associated with the transferable associate degree (as noted prior).
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Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, and CLEP are evaluated for credits (based on receipt and evaluation of official scores).
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Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at RU unless otherwise requested.
Is This College Right For Me?
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Main campus is located in the city of Radford and our Radford University Carilion campus is located in Roanoke. RU is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support.
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Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors.
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With 70+ bachelor’s degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.
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Transfer students have the option to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area.
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Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid.
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16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations.
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Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree?
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University?
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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Annual field trips to museums and archives and other hands-on learning experiences.
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Research and presentation opportunities on campus and at conferences.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Of students who apply, about 65% of transfer applicants are accepted to Radford University and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from Virginia community colleges.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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Independent study and/or internships are highly encouraged.