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2007-08 Requirements for the M.A. in Art History

Recommended Timetable

This is a suggested timetable to complete the M.A. in four semesters; please see specific requirements above. Students are encouraged to pass foreign language requirements as early as possible. Students may choose to take more than one graduate seminar in a particular semester.

First Fall Semester

Two 400-level courses and Art H 551 (plus foreign language course if needed)

First Spring Semester

Two 400-level courses and one 500-level course (plus foreign language course if needed)
Pass first foreign language reading exam
Select advisor and begin discussing possible M.A. thesis/paper topics

Summer between first and second years

Good time to take foreign language if needed [perhaps the study abroad program in Todi, Italy]
Decide upon topic and begin research on M.A. thesis/paper

Second Fall Semester

One 400-level course and one 500-level course (plus foreign language course if needed)
3 credits of Art H 600 for master's thesis or Art H 596 for master's paper (complete research and begin writing)
Pass master's examination

Second Spring Semester

One 400-level course and one 500-level course (plus foreign language course if needed)
3 credits of Art H 600 for master's thesis or Art H 596 for master's paper (finish writing and refine final draft)
Complete master's thesis or paper
Pass second foreign language reading exam
Graduate in May

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Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2008