Art History - M.A.

Program Overview

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Art History - M.A.

Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Art History offers a range of perspectives on art, theory and cultural production across historical periods, geographic regions and significant movements. When specializing in one area for the thesis, students may choose to focus in periods and genres related to faculty research and expertise.

About This Program

The Master of Arts degree in Art History offers a range of perspectives on art, theory and cultural production across historical periods, geographic regions and significant movements. When specializing in one area for the thesis, students may choose to focus in periods and genres related to faculty research and expertise.

Contact Information

• Andrew Kuebeck | |

Program Delivery

• Delivery: In person
• Location: Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Archivists

• 7.9% faster than the average
• 8,100 number of jobs
• $56,760 potential earnings

Curators

• 12.6% much faster than the average
• 14,500 number of jobs
• $56,990 potential earnings

Additional Careers

• Art history at the high school and introductory college survey level
• Museum registrars and museum technicians
• Property appraisers and assessors as part of auction houses, art galleries and antique shop businesses

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Curriculum vitae
• Goal statement (approximately 250 words) indicating the proposed area of specialization within the art history curriculum
• Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in the proposed area of study or a closely related field
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: February 1

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• ARTH 52001: ART HISTORY METHODOLOGIES (3)
• ARTH 62091: ART HISTORY SEMINAR (repeated each semester) (12)
• Art History (ARTH) Graduate Electives (11)
• Culminating Requirement:
  • ART 67199: M.A.THESIS I (6)

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 32

Graduation Requirements

• A reading knowledge of a language other than English is required.
• Successful completion of the Candidacy Review Examination is a requirement in every School of Art graduate program. In the Art History major, the examination is given in the third semester of full-time coursework. Successful completion of the examination designates the student as a candidate for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions.
2. Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context.
3. Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history.
4. Demonstrate an advanced level of written and oral analysis.
5. Demonstrate advanced research skills and knowledge in a particular artist, collection, period or movement through the thesis.
6. Access and utilize relevant primary and secondary source material in diverse formats, including digital technology.
7. Become engaged citizens of a global community and recognize the role of art and cultural production as they foster communities, reflect identities and understand social systems.

Why Kent State University

Why the School of Art

Students are supported and challenged by a world-class faculty, who stimulate individual and collaborative creativity in the classroom, studio and gallery spaces.

School of Art Travel Study

The School of Art offers several travel study programs each year. Trips to New York, London/Paris, Florence, Washington D.C., and China are offered each semester, annually, or bi-annually.

School of Art Scholarships

Students in the School of Art can receive merit- and need-based aid every semester through these scholarship opportunities. Scholarships are available for both current and incoming students.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master of Arts degree in Art History offers a range of perspectives on art, theory and cultural production across historical periods, geographic regions and significant movements. When specializing in one area for the thesis, students may choose to focus in periods and genres related to faculty research and expertise.

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Outline:

• Major Requirements:
• ARTH 52001 ART HISTORY METHODOLOGIES (3 credit hours)
• Art History (ARTH) Graduate Electives (11 credit hours)
• ART 67199 M.A.
THESIS I (16 credit hours)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 32
• Thesis: The thesis is a significant project or body of work done independently of other coursework.
Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct research or produce a significant, original project in a discriminating and disciplined manner. The thesis topic should be one that will further the student’s knowledge and ability in the specialty by demonstrating skill as a researcher or studio artist. The outcome should be an effort that serves as a foundation for the pursuit of independent work when the graduate program is completed. At this stage, students are expected to work in close consultation with their thesis advisor.

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Assessment:

• Candidacy Review Examination: Successful completion of the Candidacy Review Examination is a requirement in every School of Art graduate program.
In the Art History major, the examination is given in the third semester of full-time coursework. Successful completion of the examination designates the student as a candidate for the degree.

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Careers:

• Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries:
• Archivists (7.9% faster than the average, 8,100 number of jobs, $56,760 potential earnings)
• Curators (12.6% much faster than the average, 14,500 number of jobs, $56,990 potential earnings)
• Additional Careers:
• Art history at the high school and introductory college survey level
• Museum registrars and museum technicians
• Language Requirement: A reading knowledge of a language other than English is required.
• Coursework Limitation: No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grade Requirement: Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions.
• Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context.
• Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history.
• Demonstrate an advanced level of written and oral analysis.
• Demonstrate advanced research skills and knowledge in a particular artist, collection, period or movement through the thesis.
• Access and utilize relevant primary and secondary source material in diverse formats, including digital technology.
• Become engaged citizens of a global community and recognize the role of art and cultural production as they foster communities, reflect identities and understand social systems.