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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Art History at California State University Northridge is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Art History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. History and Philosophy of Art
  2. History and Philosophy of Art Education
  3. Art Analysis and Criticism
  4. History of Art Museums and Collecting in Western Civilization
  5. Gallery and Museum Practices
  6. Selected Topics in Art History

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A. Entrance Requirements

  • B.A. in Art History or the equivalent, with a GPA of 3.0 or better and a minimum of 18 units of upper division art history (if\xc2\xa0ART 311 Bibliography, Research Methods and Historiography of Art History\xc2\xa0or its equivalent was not taken as part of the undergraduate major, it must be taken as part of the minimal art history requirements).
  • Three professional recommendations.
  • Written statement of purpose.
  • Personal or telephone interview with an art history faculty member.
  • Passing score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
  • Two samples of academic writing that demonstrate art historical research skills.

    • B. Requirements for Classified Graduate Status

  • Students must pass the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam.

  • Students who choose the Art History Option must pass the Foreign Language Reading Exam in French or German and the art history comprehensive exam. In addition, they must complete 12 units of art history at the 400-level or above, including at least one class at the 500- or 600-level. Upon reaching classified status, students must form a thesis committee and select a thesis advisor. Students must complete an additional 12 units at the 500- or 600-level, which must include\xc2\xa0ART 611,\xc2\xa0ART 615\xc2\xa0and two semesters of\xc2\xa0ART 519.

    • C. Requirements for the Degree

  • Select a graduate advisor and thesis committee.
  • Complete the Program for Master of Arts form with approval of a graduate advisor.
  • Meet at least once a semester with the thesis committee to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward the degree.
  • Complete a minimum of 30 units of approved graduate work comprised of the following:

    • (Approved student programs shall include a minimum of 21 units of graduate coursework at the 500- and 600-level).

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

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