THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

M.A. in Art History: Structure and Requirements for the Degree Program

GRADUATE CURRICULUM

For full-time students, the 30 credit hour (discipline-oriented) program or the 36 credit hour (museum oriented program) can usually be completed in a two-year period. In addition to these course requirements, the master's candidate takes two written comprehensive examinations -- one in the History of Western Art, the other in the field of specialization and must demonstrate a reading knowledge at the intermediate level of one foreign language, usually French, German, or Italian. Two substantial research papers are written (in lieu of thesis).

In addition to courses on campus, independent studies, consortium courses, and internships may be utilized to meet individual interests and needs.

There are approximately 20-30 full-and part-time students enrolled in the program. Many students are able to work part-time and even full-time jobs while pursuing their art history degree. The wide range of museums and cultural institutions in Washington, D.C. offers art history students many internship and employment opportunities.

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