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B.A. in
Art History, Honors B.A. in Art History.
Undergraduate Advisor. S. Muller, 161 ART,
801-581-8677
Departmental Honors Program. To sign up for Honors
BA Degree please see undergraduate advisor. A minimum of a
3.5 GPA is required.
Art History Major. Students are encouraged to declare
the major during their first year. They must make an
appointment with the Art History undergraduate advisor, and
they may also choose another art history faculty member to
serve as a mentor for discussions about their educational
and professional goals.
Requirements for the Major
36 semester hours in Art History, including ARTH 2500,
Introduction; ARTH 4000, Good Looking; and a senior seminar.
ARTH 2500 should be taken in advance of any other Art
History course. The student should consult with the
undergraduate advisor and a faculty mentor to formulate a
program of upper division art history courses in different
areas that coordinates the student’s interests. It is
suggested that at least four courses at the 3000-level and
seven courses at the 4000-level will ensure competency in
the field of art history. Students are highly encouraged to
consult with faculty about upper division classes in other
departments that support the interdisciplinary nature of Art
History.
Art History Minor. The minor is designed to
accompany a major in another department or in Studio Art.
Students should consult with the art history undergraduate
advisor as soon as they declare a minor to plan a program of
upper division courses that enhances the student’s major.
Requirements for the Minor.
Art H 2500 Introduction to the History of Art 9 semester
hours of 3000-level courses in Art History 9 semester hours
of 4000-level courses in Art History Art History coursework
must be taken for a letter grade (C- or above to satisfy
course requirements). Credit/No Credit is not an option for
these classes.
Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Aid is available through the Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships, 105 Student Services Bldg, 801-581-6211,
www.sa.utah.edu/ finance, and the department also offers
limited scholarship assistance to students who have declared
a major. Applications are made in the Art History Program
office, and awards are made at the end of the academic year
for the next academic year.
Graduate Program
Degree. M.A. in Art History.
Graduate Advisor. M. Paret,
161 ART, 801-581-8677
Areas of specialization
Asian Art, Art of ancient Greece and Rome, European Medieval
Art, Renaissance and Baroque Art, European 18th and 19th c.
Art, American Art, 20th c. and Contemporary Art.
Application Procedure
The application to the M.A. Program in Art History is
divided into two parts, with separate deadlines: materials
are sent to Graduate Admissions and to the Department of Art
and Art History.
For the University of Utah Graduate School Admissions
Office, 201 S. 1460 E., Rm. 250 S (250 SSB), Salt Lake City,
UT 84112-9057 (801-581-7642). Deadline January 2: 1. An
application form (www.sa.utah.edu/admiss). 2. Official
transcripts from each college or university attended
(minimum GPA 3.0).
For the Art History Graduate Committee, Department of Art
and Art History, 375 S. 1530 E., Rm. 161 (161 Art Building),
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0380 (801-581-8677),
www.art.utah.edu. Deadline February 1:
1. Curriculum vitae.
2. A one-page statement of purpose outlining your
intellectual interests and academic goals.
3. Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written by
persons outside our department who are familiar with your
academic work.
4. A writing sample that demonstrates knowledge of research
methods and historical argument.
Transfer credit of graduate work in Art History from other
accredited institutions (maximum six semester credit hours,
subject to Graduate School conditions) may qualify for
acceptance by the Art History program. You should address
your petition to the Art History graduate advisor.
Requirements for the M.A. Degree
30 semester hours in Art History:
15 semester hours of coursework.
9 semester hours of graduate seminars and directed studies,
6 semester hours of thesis research. - Advanced proficiency
in an approved foreign language. - Passing score on written
qualifying exam. - Thesis approved by the supervisory
committee.
For details on these requirements, see the M.A. handbook on
the department website
www.art.utah.edu.
Coursework must be taken for a letter grade (B or above
to satisfy course requirements). Credit/No Credit is not an
option for these classes.
A supervisory committee is formed in the second semester
of graduate study to help the student shape an effective
course of study, to prepare and judge the qualifying
examination, to read and approve the thesis, and to
administer the final thesis defense. The student must
maintain minimum registration until all degree requirements
are completed, but are strongly encouraged to commit to
full-time study during the first year of residency.
Financial Aid & Scholarships.
For financial aid, please refer to www.saff.utah.edu/
finance or the Office of Financial Aid (105 SSB). The
department also offers teaching assistantships to art
history graduate students on a competitive basis.
Applications are made in the Art History Program office, and
awards are made at the end of the academic year for the next
academic year.
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