Rutgers University-Camden is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. It is located in Camden, New Jersey. Founded in 1929 as the South Jersey Law School, Rutgers-Camden began as an amalgam of the South Jersey Law School and the College of South Jersey. It is the southernmost of the three regional campuses of Rutgers—the others being located in New Brunswick and Newark. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
The Art History program at Rutgers University-Camden, housed within the Department of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts, provides a comprehensive exploration of visual arts across diverse cultures and historical periods. Students delve into painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and new media, cultivating critical thinking, research, and communication skills. Located in Camden, directly across from Philadelphia, the program offers unparalleled access to major museums and galleries like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Barnes Foundation, significantly enriching academic study and providing valuable internship prospects. Graduates are well-prepared for various careers in museums, education, and galleries, or for pursuing advanced degrees, benefiting from small class sizes and dedicated faculty guidance.
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