Art History Graduate Admission
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Applicants will normally have completed 18 semester hours (6 courses) in art history. The department will consider applications from qualified students in other fields.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to have studied one foreign language — French, German, Italian, Spanish or one approved by the department — for two years or have reading proficiency. The TOEFL, IELTS, or Doulingo English Test score is required for foreign students. The GRE is not required.
The application must include:
- A statement of no more than 500 words describing the applicant’s preparation for graduate study and academic and professional goals.
- A writing sample that demonstrates art history research skills, not to exceed 20 pages in length.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline: February 1
For further admission information and application instructions, visit the Office of Graduate Studies.