Sample Schedule of M.A. Requirements

An overview of the schedule to complete M.A. requirements. For more details, see the Masters of Arts in Art HIstory Page

Year One:

Fall

• Take first language exam (The first language requirement must be satisfied by the end of spring quarter of year one.)
• Take AH 200
• Take two additional courses, for a total of three courses

Winter

• Take three courses

Spring

• Take three courses

Year Two:

Fall

• Choose a seminar paper to revise for M.A. qualifying paper
• Take three courses

Winter

• Take three courses, including 4 units of AH 598 Research-Master's Thesis

Spring

• Submit qualifying paper (Master’s Thesis) at the beginning of spring
• Complete second language requirement before the end of the second year
• File for candidacy for the M.A., once the first language is passed and the student is enrolled in final courses
• Petition for admission to the Ph.D. program (if applicable)

Sample Schedule of Ph.D. Requirements

An overview of the schedule to complete Ph.D. requirements. For more details, check the departmental webpage.

Year One:

Fall

• Take a total of three courses, including AH 200 if you are entering our program at the Ph.D. level (8 courses required, plus AH 200)
• If entering our program at the Ph.D. level, take first language exam (must be satisified by the end of the first quarter)

Winter

• Take three courses

Spring

• Take three courses
• By the end of spring quarter the student must pass the second language requirement

Year Two:

Fall, Winter, and Spring

• Finish coursework (if necessary)
• Take written and oral doctoral exams
• Register for AH 597 Preparation-Comprehensive and Qualifying Exams

Year Three:

Fall, Winter, and Spring

• Dissertation Research
• Register for AH 599 Research-Dissertation

Years Four and Five:

Fall, Winter, and Spring

• Write the dissertation
• Register for AH 599 Research-Dissertation
• File in spring

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