PLO 1: Analyze how culture and language intersect broader social and political structures to shape individual and collective identities (including racial, gender, class, and national identities).
PLO 2: Identify major issues and events in world history and their relevance to the contemporary world.
PLO 3: Analyze different theoretical perspectives in both the history of economic thought and current economic policy debates on globalization.
PLO 4: Compare and contrast how politics is organized in different countries and the role of the various actors involved in international politics.
PLO 5: Examine the continuing impact of colonization, slavery, and underdevelopment on the contemporary world.
PLO 6: Articulate how political, cultural, socio-economic, and technological disparities between the Global North and Global South differently impact regions in the contemporary world.

• Explores the visual arts through an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating art history, studio practice, philosophy, literature, film, and environmental studies.
• Examines artistic traditions from diverse cultural, historical, and global perspectives, including American, Italian, African Diaspora, and contemporary public art.
• Investigates the role of art as a catalyst for social change, cultural expression, and community engagement.
• Introduces students to artistic techniques, visual analysis, and creative practice through coursework in studio art and the history of photography.
• Connects the visual arts with literature, cinema, environmental sustainability, and aesthetics to foster interdisciplinary thinking and creativity.
• Develops visual literacy, critical thinking, research, and communication skills that complement a wide range of majors and prepare students for careers and graduate study in the arts, education, museums, communications, and cultural organizations.

A Fine Arts minor enhances majors across the humanities, communications, education, business, and social sciences by developing creativity, visual literacy, and critical thinking. Students gain a deeper understanding of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and visual communication while building skills valued in creative and professional settings.

Potential career paths include:

• Museum or Gallery Assistant
• Arts Administration Coordinator
• Cultural Programs Coordinator
• Community Arts Program Specialist
• Art Education or Museum Education Assistant
• Exhibition or Collections Assistant
• Creative Content Specialist
• Marketing and Visual Communications Coordinator
• Public Relations or Media Specialist
• Event and Cultural Programming Coordinator
• Photography or Digital Media Assistant
• Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organization Staff
• Historic Preservation or Public Art Assistant
• Graduate Study in Fine Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, Arts, Administration, Education, Design, or Communications

The minor complements a wide range of majors by strengthening creativity, visual analysis, communication, and cultural awareness—skills that are increasingly valued across creative industries, nonprofit organizations, education, business, and public service.