The Master of Arts degree in Art History, offered jointly with the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, is the only art history graduate program in the state. The MA degree in Art History prepares students for further academic study at the doctoral level or for professional careers in teaching, museums, galleries, and other arts-related fields.

 

The MA program offers a wide range of art history courses and graduate seminars. Each student must take ARH 680 (Methods and Approaches to the History of Art). The MA program offers specialized study in: Medieval Art, Early Modern Art, Eighteenth-Century/Nineteenth-Century Art, Twentieth-Century/Contemporary Art, South Asian Art, and East Asian Art. The small size of the program affords graduate students the opportunity to work closely with individual faculty members on both campuses in seminars and directed research projects. The MA in Art History provides students with a thorough grounding in art history, critical thinking, and research methods.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120

  • Min PTE overall: 53

  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $2,625 per year
• Other Fees: $1,000 per year
• International Student Fee: $200 per year

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice