MA Art History and Criticism at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Art History and Criticism is a two-year, 36-credit flexible degree with emphasis on modern and contemporary art and visual and material culture. It prepares students for PhD study or work in galleries, museums, education, publishing and non-profit foundations.

Department: Department of Art | Duration: 2 years; 36 credits; part-time permitted | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Required ARH 540 Methodologies of Art History and ARH 592 Practicum in Teaching, 15-21 credits of art history and criticism electives, humanities and social science electives, a comprehensive exam in year two and a written thesis or project.

Career pathways

Gallery and museum work, education, publishing, non-profit foundations and business; PhD preparation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum B average in undergraduate work and Graduate School standards including English proficiency; applicants ordinarily hold a bachelor's with an art history major or minor (may be waived); a sample of written work is encouraged.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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