The program in Art History offers studies leading to the Master of Arts degree in Art History under Plan I (Thesis option) as preparation for further graduate study or professional work. In a small program with personal attention from faculty and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary training, students study the theory of art historical interpretation, the methodology of art historical research and writing, and a broad range of specialized fields. Independent research as well as study outside the art history program are both encouraged and students are given the opportunity to take courses in museum studies. Degree recipients may work in teaching, museums, galleries, publishing or arts administration, or may go on to study for the Ph.D. in other institutions or programs. The UC Davis program in Art History particularly encourages applications from students who have undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in fields other than art history and who wish to redirect their career interest and goals to art history, although such applicants should have some background in art history.

This is a Departmentally-based Graduate Program.

For more information, visit the Art History Web site.

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