Art History (MA)
Art History (MA)
The Department of Art History at the University of Delaware offers a rigorous and comprehensive Master of Arts program that provides students with advanced training in art historical research, writing, and critical thinking. Our program prepares graduates for careers in museums, galleries, arts organizations, and doctoral study.
Program Highlights
- Wide-ranging curriculum covering art from ancient to contemporary periods, with particular strengths in American art and European art from the Renaissance through modernism.
- Object-based learning opportunities through partnerships with regional museums and the University Museums.
- Interdisciplinary connections with related fields like material culture studies and historic preservation.
- Distinguished faculty who are leading scholars in their fields.
Career Outcomes
Recent graduates have gone on to:
- PhD programs at top universities
- Curatorial positions at major museums
- Arts administration roles at galleries and non-profits
- Teaching positions at colleges and universities
We invite you to explore our program further and contact us with any questions about pursuing your MA in Art History at the University of Delaware.
The University of Delaware holistically supports its graduate students, beginning with their health and wellbeing. Benefits include a subsidized health plan and physical and behavioral health services. UD fosters a culture of academic excellence, with committed faculty and staff and access to state-of-the-art research facilities and technology. UD prioritizes professional development with job training, internships and industry partnerships. Graduates further enhance their professional growth and visibility with opportunities to work on interdisciplinary research teams, present their work at conferences and publish in academic journals. Visit the links below to learn how UD is supporting society’s future leaders, scholars, and innovators.
