Requirements (Art History)

General Requirements

Requirements for an Art History MA include the following:

  • 30 credits of course work, including:
  • ARTH 600 (3 credits), an introductory seminar
  • Five courses (15 credits) of electives in ARTH and HIST (electives from AVT ANTH, or CULT may be used, with prior written permission of the Art History Graduate Director)
  • One course (3 credits) of applied pre-professional learning: ARTH 593 or 594
  • One course (3 credits) of technology and new media: HIST 696 or 697
  • ARTH 699 (3 credits)
  • ARTH 696 (3 credits) in preparation for the comprehensive exam
  • Demonstration of reading ability in one relevant research language, to be approved by the Art History Graduate Director
  • Written comprehensive exam. Students may retake the exam once, following the original procedures; the second exam must be taken within one calendar year.