MA Art History at University of Oklahoma

Programme overview

Thesis-based Master of Arts in Art History (program code M070) of 36 credit hours minimum, which may be paired with a minor in a related field such as history, literature or philosophy (studio art is not available as a minor).

Faculty: Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts | Department: OU School of Visual Arts | Duration: Not stated (36 credit hours minimum, thesis option) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

Required: A HI 5903 Methodologies and Theories in Art History, A HI 5972 Thesis Proposal and A HI 5980 Research for Master's Thesis, plus 21-30 hours of A HI graduate core courses and 0-9 hours of electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirement: a reading proficiency exam in French or German must be passed before filing for candidacy (another language may be substituted in specially advised cases); 3.0 GPA in program and resident graduate coursework. OU Graduate College (all graduate applicants, Norman and Tulsa campuses): application fee is $50 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $100 for international applicants, with no fee waivers from the Graduate College; official transcripts are sent directly from each prior institution.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

The Summer/Fall 2027 graduate application is open.

Graduate applications for Norman and Tulsa campuses require a fee of $50 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $100 for international applicants; the Graduate College does not offer application fee waivers.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ou.edu/gradcollege/apply

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