The M.A. program is intended to provide breadth and thoroughness in the study of art history, either as preparation for future graduate study or as the foundation for careers in related areas such as museums and galleries. The Ph.D. program is intended to prepare students for college teaching or for other research-oriented occupations. The Master of Arts program requires 30 credits including at least one directed research course. Students pursuing the M.A. must write a thesis.
Students have three years to finish work for the degree.
The M.A. in Fine Arts Administration requires 36 credits. Fifteen credits are taken in the Department of Art History, and an additional 12 credits in the Richard J. Fox School of Business and Management. The fine arts administration students must complete an approved internship. The Ph.D. program in Art history requires 60 graduate-level credits. A qualifying examination and a dissertation are required for the doctoral degree.