We accept about ten students per year into this select graduate program, in which Faculty and students work closely together. Full-time study should result in completion after two years, but part-time students are also accepted and may start in any quarter (September, January, or March). This degree is also available with a Museum Studies Concentration. Graduate admissions questions should be directed to Dr. Annabeth Headrick the Admissions Coordintator.

Current students should direct their questions to Dr. Elizabeth Owen the advisor for graduate students in the M.A. in Art History.

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The Degree Program

Course Requirements Before Fall 2008	Credits	Course Requirements for Students Entering Fall 2008 & after	Credits
Art History classes	40	Art History classes	32
Seminars	10	Seminars	12
Methods	5	Methods	4
Research Practicum	5	Research Practicum	4
		Masters Paper	4
Total Quarter Hours	60	Total Quarter Hours	56

Qualifying Exam

A qualifying examination is used by the art history faculty to determine a student's strengths and weaknesses and to help with program planning. It must be taken before the first week of classes.

Language

The student must demonstrate reading ability in a second language at the level of the 4th semester or 6th quarter of college study. An exam may be taken in the Department of Languages and Literatures or proof of a grade of B+ or better in the final quarter or semester of language may be submitted. French or German are recommended for students considering further study for the Ph. D. All students must provide a written plan to the Graduate Advisorfor completion of this requirementat the beginning of their MA program.

Advancement to Candidacy

Upon completion of qualifying exam and language, the student should contact the office to ensure that advancement to candidacy forms have been completed.

Comprehensive Exam

Upon completion of course work the student takes on an exam written by the faculty specifically for that individual. It combines course work in broad essay questions.

Masters Research Paper

An expanded, publishable paper is the final requirement. Download Guidelines--PDF

Application and Admission Information

Before applying, you should have successfully completed at least 5 undergraduate art history courses, including a survey of art history, and 1 year of college-level language, although preference will be given to students with 2 years of college-level language. Some nonwestern art history is encouraged and 2 studio art classes are preferred. Submit an application, 3 letters of recommendation, a research paper, GRE scores, transcripts, and a letter outlining your reasons for graduate study and your professional goals. If you would like more information click here click here. Beginning in 2008-2009, the application deadline will be February 15. Applicants will be notified of the decision by March 15. Late applications will be considered on a space available basis. To arrange a tour of The School of Art and Art History please call 303.871.2846 or email Jason Kellermeyer

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