Department of Art and Art History Academic Programs and Degrees

As an art student at Saint Joseph’s University, you will pursue your interests and passion through courses in art history, graphic design, photography and more. You’ll be challenged to express yourself in new media and respond to context.

As an art history major at Saint Joseph's University, you will dive into the history of art throughout the world as you develop your ability to view, assess and analyze various forms of art and visual culture. You will also have access to many exciting cultural opportunities in the Philadelphia region to gain experience in the field.

The art education major at Saint Joseph's University prepares future teachers with the skills necessary to be successful educators in the field. You'll earn a broad understanding of the arts and learn to use your skills in thoughtful, expressive and creative ways as a teacher.

Saint Joseph’s Graphic Design program prepares students with hands-on experience to develop skills in design, digital media and interactive media.

In the art therapy program at Saint Joseph's University, you will learn the theories and concepts in psychology and art to deliver transformational and whole-person-focused care.

The commercial photography minor at Saint Joseph’s University will help you develop the technical skills needed to produce commercial work within the food, entertainment, advertising and digital marketing industries. The minor also includes coursework focused on the necessary business acumen needed to work in these fields including job estimates, pitching clients and working in creative teams.

Saint Joseph’s museum studies minor prepares students for the history, theory and ethics of museums and its role in past, present and future generations.