Art History M.A.
The Masters of Arts in Art History degree program develops scholars and professionals who are knowledgeable about a wide range of art, from Ancient to Contemporary. Students develop a deep understanding of historical context, formal and stylistic development, as well as the relevant aesthetic theories and scholarly methodologies that define the discipline. Courses in art history teach students to speak and write clearly and creatively about art through the ages. The M.A. program prepares scholars who plan to continue their graduate education, or who plan to pursue a career in teaching, museums, or arts management.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
- Minimum upper-division requirements equivalent to UT Tyler’s B.A. degree in Art History.
- A minimum 3.0 grade-point average
- An original research paper showing competence in handling the English language.
- A one-page typed statement of intent regarding the purpose and rationale for graduate study.
- Curriculum Vita
- Three academic letters of recommendation
Degree Requirements
The M.A. in Art History is a 36-hour degree program. Students complete a 6-hour set of Core Courses, 24 hours in art history, and 6 hours of thesis. Graduate students should take no more than 9 hours in a regular term and 6 hours during summer terms.
Core Classes required of all students (6 hours)
Art History Electives (Students choose 24 hours from the following)
| ART 5326 | Arts Management and Marketing | |
| ART 5330 | Advanced Studies in Art History and Criticism | |
| ART 5342 | Medieval Art | |
| ART 5343 | Graduate Studies in Greek and Roman Art | |
| ART 5345 | Graduate Studies in Renaissance Art History | |
| ART 5346 | Graduate Studies in Baroque and Rococo Art | |
| ART 5347 | Graduate Studies in Nineteenth Century Art | |
| ART 5348 | Graduate Studies in Art in America | |
| ART 5349 | Graduate Studies in Twentieth-Century Art | |
| ART 5390 | Selected Topics in Art | |
| ART 5394 | Contemporary Issues | |
| ART 5399 | Independent Study | |
| ART 5687 | Field Experience in Art | |
Thesis (6 hours)
Additional Requirements
- Residency Requirement: two long term semesters of 9 hours each.
- Language Requirement: Students must be proficient in German, French, or another language in consultation with a professor. The language requirement can be fulfilled concurrently with the degree program. Students are required to pass one of the following:
- An oral and written proficiency exam given by the Department of Language and Literature (Spanish, French, or Latin)
- A nationally standardized examination (such as the MLA Cooperative Foreign Language Test) in their chosen language
- Receive a grade of “B” or higher in four semesters of college-level classes in a single foreign language.