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Admission requirements

• There are no special requirements beyond those for admission to the university.
• Transfer students entering the program will meet with an art history advisor to discuss their transcripts and evaluate course equivalencies for advanced placement.

Why UMKC?

• UMKC graduates with a degree in the field of art point to the Department of Art and Art History, its challenging courses, acclaimed faculty and internship opportunities as the secret to their success.
• UMKC’s campus is located in the heart of Kansas City and within walking distance of one of the most distinguished museums in the nation, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
• The Crossroads Arts District and the Urban Culture Project offer additional gallery activities around the revitalized downtown.

  

Fast facts

• There are approximately 210 undergraduate majors in the Department of Art; 20 percent are studying art history and 80 percent are studying art.
• There are 25 students minoring in art history and/or studio art, and approximately 25 students studying art education, a program based in the School of Education.
• The average size of a studio art class is 15 students; Art history lecture courses at the 200- and 300-level average about 40 students, and art history courses at the 400-level average 15 students.

Faculty

Art history faculty members are actively involved in research and the professional associations in their areas of expertise and have done the following:

• Published books and journal articles
• Received research funding from many nationally known foundations
• Curated numerous exhibitions

Student organizations

The Student Art League and the UMKC Hand Print Press provide students with opportunities to:

• Meet visiting artists
• Organize and participate in special exhibits
• Attend art openings, dinners and critiques
• Take field trips to museums and galleries in other cities

Careers

Explore career options for Art History majors at careeronestop.org.

Contact us

Office of Admissions

120 Administrative Center
5115 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-235-1111
Toll-free: 1-800-775-8652
Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TTY)
E-mail: admit@umkc.edu
umkc.edu/admissions

Visit us

Students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit by visiting umkc.edu/welcome or calling 816-235-8652.