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2010-2011 University Catalog
Art History, MA
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Banner Code: LA-MA-AH
Web: historyarthistory.gmu.edu
The program in art history offers a unique master’s degree based on departmental strengths in traditional research, the application of new media, and the vast cultural resources of the Washington, D.C., area. Students study a broad range of art-historical periods, theory, and research methods. In addition, the program emphasizes new media skills, museum studies, and preprofessional internship training. Graduates are well-prepared for art museum and gallery professional work, where a master’s degree is now routinely required, or further study in doctoral programs.
This program of study is offered by the Department of History and Art History .
For policies governing all graduate degrees, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog.
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Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission chapter of the catalog. Applicants to the MA in art history should also hold a BA in art history or a minor in art history that includes two courses at the 400 level or have an equivalent background. Candidates without the requisite background may be admitted provisionally. Applicants to this degree should also submit the following:
- Résumé that clearly describes student’s background in art history or related fields
- Goals statement that explains student’s interest in art history graduate study
- Satisfactory scores on GRE (This requirement is waived for students who received their undergraduate degree 10 or more years ago or hold another graduate degree.)
- Writing sample
- Two letters of recommendation from art history professors or others closely associated with the candidate’s preprofessional activities
Three required courses (9 credits)
Five elective courses (15 credits) in ARTH and HIST
Students may choose electives in AVT, ANTH, or CULT with prior written permission of the graduate director. One course (3 credits) of applied preprofessional learning chosen from:
One course (3 credits) in technology and new media in preparation for the comprehensive exam chosen from:
Research language proficiency
Students must demonstrate reading ability in one relevant research language to be approved by the graduate director. Written comprehensive exam
Students who do not pass may retake the exam once, following the original process. The second exam must be taken within 12 months of the first exam. |
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