

San Francisco State University
Art History
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: Bachelor's degree : BA (Hons) Art History : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
Eligibility Requirements for Freshman from a High School Outside of the US
To be eligible for admission to SF State as a freshman, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Be academically prepared for college/university
Complete a secondary/high school curriculum that totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, be qualified to enter a university in your home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.
2. Meet the GPA requirement
Have a a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in the 4.0 grading scale or B- average in academic courses completed after 9th grade.
3. Graduate from high school
You should have, or will have, the equivalent of US high school completion.
See specific secondary school credentials by country.
4. Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
See the English Language Proficiency section below for more information.
Eligible English Proficiency Exams
Test | Minimum Score |
---|---|
TOEFL iBT Total Score | 61 |
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Total Score | 61 |
IELTS Overall Score | 6.0 |
IELTS Indicator Overall Score | 6.0 |
PTE Academic Score | 45 |
SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing | 550 |
ACT English Score | 22 |
IB English A – Language and Literature HL | 4 |
IB English A – Literature HL | 4 |
AP English Language and Composition | 3 |
AP English Literature and Composition | 3 |
For students planning to study in F-1 student visa status, you and/or your sponsor(s) must prove that you have the financial ability to pay for school costs plus living expenses for one academic year.
You will be asked to submit the following documents:
- Financial Affidavit Form
- Proof of finances
- Passport copy (or national ID card if you do not yet have a passport)
Speciality
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Out-of-State and International students must pay $420.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees appropriate to their academic level.
Some other documents we may need for your application:
- If it has been more than 1 year since you graduated from high school, submit the Gap in Attendance Form
- If you are a US permanent resident, please submit a copy of your green card. If you have an immigration status other than F-1, you may be asked to submit additional documents to verify your status.
- If you completed any of the following exams: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Higher Level, you may be eligible to receive additional college credit. Official exam scores will be required to award transfer credit. Visit the Standardized External Examinations page for more information.
- If you are an official partner-agent with San Francisco State University, submit the Student Consent for Release of Information form.
Pathways Available - International Year One
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Degree Overview
The 36 unit degree offers a series of increasingly focused courses—200 level survey courses, more specialized 300 and 400 level lecture courses, 500 level Advanced Topics, and the 600 level senior capstone seminar—in which students learn how to analyze and interpret visual art within diverse historical, social, political, and cultural contexts. The program takes advantage of the Bay Area’s rich cultural resources, galleries, and museums. Students are encouraged to gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge of the field through an internship. The Art History major prepares students for many kinds of careers, including administrative or curatorial positions in museums, galleries, and auction houses, writing and editorial positions, or for graduate school in art history, museum/curatorial studies, or conservation.