M.A. in Art History

The BGSU School of Art is not currently accepting students into the MA in Art History program. 

The M.A. in art history is a professional degree that is often used in the fields of history, museum studies, or curatorial work and can be viewed as a basis for further study towards a Ph.D. 

The art history master’s degree curriculum is designed to provide students with a rich foundation in art historical research, critical analysis and professional expertise. Students are trained in contemporary methodologies and theories of the history of art, as well as in-depth examination of the many societal contexts of creative expression, art making and art expression over time. 

Students in the program complete a master’s thesis – an article-length (40-50 pages) research paper. It’s written under the guidance of three art history faculty members, with the primary specializing in a field of study that closely relates to the topic.

Program Requirements