The major at?College of Charleston offers diverse educational experiences in the history of art and culture of Western civilizations, as well as those of Asia and the Americas. A program in historic preservation and community planning is available for students interested in architecture and urban design.

The department strongly supports study abroad programs that enable students to experience firsthand the art, architecture, and urban environments they have studied.

Through a sequence of self-selected courses, students learn to do research, work in two studio art areas (such as drawing, photography, etc.), and express their ideas in oral as well as written presentations ? all skills required for any future career.