Graduate Bulletin
Art History, M.A.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: December 15
Spring: November 1
Applications are reviewed in March and November, or as they are received after the deadline dates.
Students wishing to be considered for fellowships and teaching assistantships must apply by December 15.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should
be obtained from college/university faculty members, gallery directors,
and/or curators familiar with the applicant's academic and artistic
competence.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
Five courses in Art History are required for
admissions consideration: two surveys and one upper-level course in each
of three areas to include Ancient or Medieval art; Renaissance or
Baroque art; and Modern and Contemporary American and European art.
Strong applicants to the program who meet the prerequisites, except in the
number of courses, may be admitted conditionally. These students are
permitted to enroll in a maximum of four undergraduate courses to
complete the required prerequisites.
A direct track to the Ph.D. in Art History is also offered for exceptionally well-qualified applicants. See the Art History, Ph.D. page for more information.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree is required, but it need not be in Art History.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately
500-1,000 words in length and should include the following
elements: your interest in Temple's program; your research goals; your future career goals; and your
academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE is required. Scores are typically in the 75-99% range, particularly on the verbal section.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 79 iBT or 550 PBT.
CV:
A curriculum vitae is required.
Writing Sample:
The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and
write a scholarly paper on a topic in Art History. The paper should be
no more than 10 pages in length and fully referenced according to a
professional, scholarly style manual.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: Students choose between two tracks: a Thesis Track (30 credits), and a Fine Arts Administration Track (36 credits).
THESIS TRACK:
Required Courses:
21 credits in Art History
With permission, 9 credits may be taken outside of the Art History Department.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Requirements: Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two foreign languages: German and either French or Italian.
FINE ARTS ADMINISTRATION TRACK:
Required Courses:
15 credits in Art History
12 credits in the Fox School of Business and Management
3 additional credits in either Art History or courses in the Fox School of Business and Management
Internship: An internship is required. Following the
completion of all course requirements, students complete an internship
for which six credits are granted.
Language Examination: A language examination is required.
Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two foreign languages:
German and either French or Italian.
Culminating Events:
Comprehensive Examination:
The comprehensive examination is a slide examination
covering all of Western art. It is usually taken in the third semester
of study. The exam is applicable for both the Thesis and the Fine Arts
Administration Tracks.
Thesis:
Students in the Thesis Track need to
write a master's thesis, a document detailing independent research that
demonstrates the student's mastery of her/his primary area of interest.
Internship:
The internship constitutes the culminating event for students completing the Fine Arts Administration Track.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/tyler/arthistory/index.html
Admissions Information:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Tyler School of Art
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
tylergrd@temple.edu
215-777-9090
Department Information:
Department of Art History
Tyler School of Art
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
ahgrad@temple.edu
215-777-9165
Department Contacts:
Director of M.A. Program:
Elizabeth Bolman
ebolman@temple.edu
215-777-9165
Chairperson:
Gerald Silk
gerald.silk@temple.edu
215-777-9165
About the Program
The Art History Department offers courses of study leading to the
Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The M.A. 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.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years
Campus Location:
Main
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are required to complete the degree program
through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m. Students are also
able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (6 credit hours minimum per semester).
Department Information:
Department of Art History
Tyler School of Art
2001 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
ahgrad@temple.edu
215-777-9165
Interdisciplinary Study:
The Fine Arts Administration Track promotes interdisciplinary study as students take courses in Art History and in business through the Fox School of Business and Management.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
Students researching Italian topics may be eligible for a fellowship
to study in Rome. Doctoral students have priority. In addition,
opportunities for study and excavating abroad are offered in the summer.
Ranking:
Not applicable.
Accreditation:
This degree program is accredited by the National Association
of Schools of Art and Design.
Areas of Specialization:
The curriculum includes courses in all periods and phases of Western art history, as well as special concentrations in Aegean, Greek, and Roman art; Late Antique, Byzantine, and Medieval art; Renaissance and Baroque painting, sculpture, and architecture; Northern Renaissance and Northern Baroque art; the History of Prints; and Modern and Contemporary American and European art. It also introduces a wide variety of critical methods and approaches.
Job Placement:
The program is intended to provide breadth and
thoroughness in the study of Art History as preparation for
future graduate study or as the foundation for careers in related areas.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students must contact the Art History Department for information.
Financing Opportunities
Teaching Assistantships are offered, but are ordinarily reserved for doctoral students. They carry a stipend and full tuition remission for up to 9 credits per semester. Applications should include a statement of previous teaching and/or research experience, areas of interest and future goals, unofficial transcripts, and curriculum vitae. Applicants interested in being considered for a Teaching Assistantship must submit their application by January 15.
Eligible graduate students are encouraged to apply for work study. Work-study grants may be used to assist in the image-digitizing project and other slide room activities.
Updated 11.6.12
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