Art History, Master of Arts (M.A.)
Degree Requirements for the M.A. in Art History
Art History
MA students must take required courses at the City College of New York. Students may take classes via e-permit at the other CUNY schools only if they are not typically offered at City College. Students should obtain approval from the MA program director before taking classes at other CUNY schools.
Required Courses
| ART A1000 | Research Methods of Art History | 3 |
| ART B9000 | Master's Thesis Research | 3 |
| | Graduate courses in Art History | 24 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Art History with Art Museum Studies Concentration
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Total Credit Hours: 36
Art History with Art Museum Education Concentration
Required Courses
Select 1 of 3 in consultation with advisor: (3 credits)
| EDSE 4100E | Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education | 4 |
| EDSE 4200E | Identity, Community and Culture in Art Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4300F | Materials and Methods in Art Education | 4 |
Select one of the following (3 credits)
ART B9000: For students pursuing the MA thesis option
EDSE 7200I: For students pursuing the Qualifying Paper option
Elective Courses
| | Graduate courses in Art History in consultation with advisor [must include Research Methods in Art History if not taken as an undergraduate] | 9-12 |
| | Graduate courses in Education and/or Art Education in consultation with advisor | 3-6 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
Additional Requirements for the M.A. Art History
Thesis
All students pursuing the MA in Art History track but not one of the concentrations are required to complete a written thesis demonstrating competence in scholarly research in the field.
Option for Art Museum Studies Candidates
Art Museum Studies candidates may opt to write two qualifying papers: one in an art history elective course and the other in Art Museum Colloquium. Alternatively, Art Museum Studies candidates may choose to write a thesis provided that they can propose an acceptable thesis topic and secure an advisor.
Option for Art Museum Education Candidates
Art Museum Education candidates may opt to write two qualifying papers: one in an art history elective course and the other in Master’s Projects. Alternatively, Art Museum Education candidates may choose to write a thesis provided that they can propose an acceptable thesis topic and secure an advisor.
Comprehensive Examination
Not required.
Foreign Language Proficiency
Candidates for the M.A. degree in Art History with or without an Art Museum Studies or Art Museum Education concentration must demonstrate a reading proficiency in a foreign language approved by their graduate advisor.
Transfer Credit
At the discretion of the program director, no more than six credits of graduate work in art may be transferred.
Advisors
M.A.: Craig Houser, Lecturer.