MA Art History Application
Applicants to the M.A. Art History program must submit an application to the Graduate School and satisfy both the basic graduate school requirements for admission into a master's program and the department-specific requirements. Please review the , and prepare your supporting documents before beginning your application. You will need to upload and submit all of the documents at the same time. For detailed information about the MA in Art History degree please review the and the Art History Graduate Handbook.
We offer two-year funding packages to full-time incoming students that consist of a combination of Teaching Assistantships (TA), Graduate Part-Time Instructor (GPTI), fellowships, tuition remission, and stipends. Each year, we offer approximately six Teaching Assistantships, which offer important training in the classroom.
Funding is subject to renewal each year. Financial awards are offered to the most outstanding and eligible, new and continuing students in the MA program. Award recommendations are made by faculty. Factors considered include academic performance and potential. The Department and the University also offer modest grants to support conference travel or research trips. Please see the Graduate School Funding for more information.
It is important to indicate within your application an art history faculty member with whom you would primarily like to work during your time at CU 麻豆影院, based on your research interests. This faculty member will help mentor you and guide you through the comprehensive exams and written thesis.
- Albert Alhadeff, 19th & 20th Century European Art History
- Kirk Ambrose, Late Antique & Medieval Art
- Brianne Cohen, Contemporary Art
- James Cordova, Latin American Art (Pre-Columbian & Colonial Latin American)
- Annette de Stecher, Critical Museology and Visual Arts of America
- Robert Nauman, Modern Art & Architectural History
- cam nelson, African Diasporic/Visual Studies
- Stephanie Su, History of Asian Art
MA Application Information
Application Deadlines:
- Domestic applicants: January 15
- International applicants: December 15
鈥*Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Bachelor's degree from an approved university or college, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and extensive background in art history
- Statement of purpose
- Writing sample
- GRE & TOEFL/IELTS
- Permanent US residents: The Department of Art and Art History will not review GRE scores in its evaluation of permanent US residents鈥 graduate student applications. However, if you wish to be considered for certain merit-based fellowships through the Graduate School, you must submit GRE scores with your application.
- International students: International students applying to our graduate program must submit GRE scores and also meet the English Proficiency Requirements as outlined by the Graduate School.
- Transcripts (including all undergraduate and graduate work)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Application fee
Required Application Materials
We offer full funding to our MA students, for the full two-year program.
Graduate Assistant (GA) and Teaching Assistants (TA)
- TAs teach 3 recitation sections of 鈥淕lobal Art and Visual Culture鈥 and 鈥淯.S. Art Across Cultures,鈥 large introductory art history courses
- GAs provide assistance in the department (e.g. the Visual Resources Center)
Each of these types of appointments comes with a salary, 5 (GA) or 9+ (TA) credit hours of tuition remission per semester, and 80% health insurance premium through CU 麻豆影院. There is no separate application form for departmental support, but applicants are encouraged to express their interest in GA or TA appointments in their statement of purpose accompanying the application. Decisions regarding departmental support are made at the time of admission. Non-departmental financial aid at CU 麻豆影院 is handled through the Office of Financial Aid.
Questions about requirements may be addressed to the Director of Graduate Studies in art history, the student鈥檚 faculty advisor, or the graduate program coordinator.
- Annette de Stecher, Director of Graduate Studies for Art History
- Graduate Program, art.grad@colorado.edu
Registration: You can enroll in classes through MyCUInfo and by using the class search tool during your assigned enrollment appointment. You will be notified by email of your enrollment appointment. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates and deadlines.
Viewing Your Enrollment Period: Click Your Enrollment Dates in . The Enrollment Appointments table lists your appointment begin time, appointment end time, and the maximum number of units in which you may enroll. Students who do not register by the third Friday in the fall or spring semester are assessed a $100 late- registration fee.
Adding and Dropping Courses After Registration: Students may add and/or drop courses through , without penalty, during the drop/add period (i.e., at the beginning of each semester). Students will not be charged tuition for courses dropped during this time, and dropped courses do not appear on their transcript. After the last day to add a class in MyCUInfo, all added classes require the instructor鈥檚 signature on a Special Action Form (available at the instructor鈥檚 home department). Instructors usually only approve an added course for students who have been attending regularly in a class with space available.
Leaves of Absence: Students are allowed four years to complete the two-year degree program. Students who must interrupt studies for a compelling reason鈥攊.e., a medical condition鈥攎ay be granted a leave of absence. Please see further information on leaves of absence. If you are already an employee of the University of Colorado, you may be eligible for the Employee Tuition Benefit.
Contact
For all general inquiries, application questions, and/or to schedule a tour, contact:
- Graduate Program, art.grad@colorado.edu
Department of Art and Art History
University of Colorado, 318 UCB
麻豆影院, CO 80309-0318
General email: finearts@colorado.edu
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