Master of Arts in Art History
56 quarter hours

          Art History courses (32 hours)

          Art History seminars (12 hours)

          ARTH 4301 Seminar in Art History Methods (4 hours)

          ARTH 4302 Research Practicum (4 hours )

          ARTH 4995 Master's Research Paper (4 hours)

Qualifying Examination
A qualifying examination is used by the faculty to determine
the newly admitted student's strengths and weaknesses and to
facilitate program planning. The exam is normally taken on the
Friday before the first week of classes.

Language Requirement
Demonstration of reading proficiency in one modern foreign
language is required for all MA candidates. An exam is offered
each quarter by the department of languages and literatures, or
the student may take the fourth semester (or sixth quarter) of
a college language course and receive a grade of B+ or better
to demonstrate reading proficiency. A language should be
chosen, in consultation with the graduate adviser, that supports
the student's research interests and career plans, keeping in
mind that some PhD programs still require French and German.
This requirement must be met before the student advances to
candidacy.

Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination is designed to evaluate the
student's retention and synthesis of art history course work taken
at the University of Denver. Students are encouraged to take the
test as soon as possible after the final quarter in which they are
enrolled in course work. Planning for this examination takes place
under supervision of the graduate adviser.

Master's Research Paper
MA degree students are required to write a research paper of
publishable quality. Although work on the master's research
paper should not begin prior to completion of the language
requirement, students often choose subjects on which they have
already conducted some research during prior seminars or lecture
classes. Guidelines should be obtained from the School of Art and
Art History.

Master of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies
56 quarter hours

          Art History courses (16 hours )

          Art History seminars (8 hours)
         
          ARTH 4301 Seminar in Art History Methods (4 hours)

          ARTH 4302 Research Practicum (4 hours)

          ARTH 4651 Museum Methods and Principles (4 hours/required)

          Museum Studies courses (16 hours/four courses)

          ARTH 4995 Master's Research Paper (4 hours)

Qualifying Examination
A qualifying examination is used by the faculty to determine
the newly admitted student's strengths and weaknesses and to
facilitate program planning. The exam is normally taken on the
Friday before the first week of classes.

Language Requirement
Demonstration of reading proficiency in one modern foreign
language is required for all MA candidates. An exam is offered
each quarter by the department of languages and literatures, or
the student may take the fourth semester (or sixth quarter) of
a college language course and receive a grade of B+ or better
to demonstrate reading proficiency. A language should be
chosen, in consultation with the graduate adviser, that supports
the student's research interests and career plans, keeping in
mind that some PhD programs still require French and German.
This requirement must be met before the student advances to
candidacy.

Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination is designed to evaluate the
student's retention and synthesis of art history course work taken
at the University of Denver. Students are encouraged to take the
test as soon as possible after the final quarter in which they are
enrolled in course work. Planning for this examination takes place
under supervision of the graduate adviser.

Master's Research Paper
MA degree students are required to write a research paper of
publishable quality. Although work on the master's research
paper should not begin prior to completion of the language
requirement, students often choose subjects on which they have
already conducted some research during prior seminars or lecture
classes. Guidelines should be obtained from the School of Art and
Art History.