PhD Art History
PhD in Art History
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is taken in a particular field, supported by a strong background in the general history of art. Doctoral candidates also undertake collateral studies in other graduate departments, or in one of the University's interdisciplinary programs. The Department of Art offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, although the M.A. is only granted as a step toward fulfilling requirements for the Ph.D. The Department does not admit students who wish to work only toward the M.A. degree.
Size of Program
The Department admits four to seven students each year.
Time to Completion
The Ph.D. student's formal progress is reviewed at the end of the second year (first year for those entering with an M.A.). By the end of the third year, a dissertation topic should be selected and a proposal written. After all course requirements are met and the proposal is approved, the student begins research and writing of the dissertation. The dissertation must be completed within five years from the date of the student's admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements
- The French Ambassadors of King Henry II at the court of the English King Henry VIII
Oil on canvas
Holbein, Hans the Younger (1497-1543)
Photo credit: Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
- Liberty Club #2
2006
Acrylic and water-based oil
Enrique Chagoya
- Students shooting a project
- Nesting Nautilus
2006
Laser-cut plywood
John Edmark
