Undergraduate Art History to Graduate History/Political Science?

I am currently an undergraduate junior at Savannah College of Art and Design studying Art History. As I delve deeper into the subject, I am finding that my interests are slowly shifting towards History and Political Science.

Coming from a chiefly art background, I understand that I am at a disadvantage compared to most students. My passion, however, is no longer in art, but mostly in politics. It’s a strange shift, but it’s a genuine one. I’ve studied politics extensively in my free time and read any political theory that I can get my hands on. I’m currently rereading Machiavelli’s The Prince for the fourth time.

Will my undergraduate education at an art school keep me from getting into a renowned History or Political Science program? I am really worried that I’ll be at a crazy disadvantage.

It depends on how renowned this History/PolySci program is. Also, if you want to continue down this path, you have to keep up your grades in Art History, even if you have lost passion.

Although you will be at a disadvantage, good grades in Art History may make up for it.