Two-year colleges offer general education courses, as well as specific classes such as Art History. An associate's degree in Art History may be listed under another title, however. Central New Mexico Community College, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers an associate's degree in Art History, while American River College in Sacramento, California, has a similar degree program in History of the Creative Arts. Employers interested in hiring someone with an A.A. in Art History are likely to accept either.
With household high-speed Internet access increasing and wireless access available throughout most cities, online learning has become a staple in higher education. Associate degrees in Art and Art History are available through e-learning from web-based educational institutions such as the Academy of Art University and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Many students prefer an online education because of its scheduling flexibility, relatively lower cost and access from remote areas.
An associate's degree in art history generally requires the completion of specific art history subjects. These may include core courses such as Design, Drawing and History of Western Art, according to Santa Monica College, as well as a certain number of foundation courses. These may include Art Appreciation, Asian Art, Ancient Architecture and the history of photography. Hands-on courses in sculpture and ceramics are often recommended.
With a degree in art history you can work as a consultant, buyer or administrator in an art gallery, museum or auction house. These and many other art-related careers usually require degrees more advanced degrees than an associate's and some require additional degrees in law or business administration. An associate's degree in art history is attractive to many employers. Jobseekers with an associate degree in any discipline have a greater chance of employment and typically earn more than those with a high school diploma or college courses short of a degree, according to the Occupational Outlook Quarterly.