Art History Grad Schools
Many schools throughout the world offer art history programs. They are often doctoral programs, which means that although a student can pursue a master's degree, a master's degree is not the end point of the program. Students who are interested in teaching in the field of art history will often look to major universities to attain a graduate degree.
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University of Chicago
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The University of Chicago, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, offers programs of study in art history and the theory of art, both of which lead to a doctorate. The program offers a variety of fields of study, including modern and contemporary art, Asian art, ancient art, Islamic art, medieval and early modern art. The program is for the student who desires a doctorate, so students seeking only a master's degree should apply to the University of Chicago's Master's Program in Humanities where they can specialize in art history.
University of California- Los Angeles
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University of California -- Los Angeles offers both a master's degree and a doctorate in art history. However, a student may not exclusively earn a master's. Applications for admission are due on or before Nov. 30 of the preceding year, and of the approximate 120 students that apply, only six to eight gain admittance. The program offers concentrations in many different fields of art history, including American, African, Chinese, Pre-Columbian, Renaissance and Baroque, and Korean. The program also requires knowledge of a minimum of two foreign languages.
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Harvard
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Harvard University, the prestigious school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers a doctorate in the History of Art and Architecture. This program is largely geared toward individuals who are preparing to teach when they leave school. The program requires students to read in at least two foreign languages and includes a dissertation and written examination. Fields of study include African, Ancient, Modern and South Asian art. Faculty encourage students to spend part of their time researching their theses abroad.
Northwestern University
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Located in Evanston, Illinois, Northwestern University offers a doctoral program in art history. Approximately 25 students are in residence in the program at any given time, and 15 full-time faculty members direct their study. Some areas of study include 19th century French painting, Modern Urban Planning and Architectural History and Post-War European Art. As in many of the other programs, students must be proficient at reading two foreign languages, complete a dissertation and maintain at least a 3.7 grade point average.
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