Master of Arts in Art History Admission Requirements

The MA program in Art History follows the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements for admission:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an overall 3.0 (B) average on the last 60 hours of course credit.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
• The materials listed below under Application Procedures.

The deadline for applications is January 15. All application materials must be received by that date. All applications are accepted to begin in the fall semester only.

Though an undergraduate degree in art history is not required, consideration is given to the number and variety of undergraduate courses in art history taken, as well as experience with humanities research and writing. An understanding of the discipline of art history and preparation for graduate study are essential.

Foreign Language

Some areas of specialization at the graduate level require reading scholarly literature in at least one foreign language from the very beginning. Therefore, while some students may be able to brush up on languages while pursing graduate study, others may need to take a course the summer before entering the graduate program. Consult with the Graduate Advisor or an art history faculty member to determine if this applies to you.

Application Procedures for the MA in Art History: US Citizens

The following material should be sent to:

University of Houston
Graduate Advisor
School of Art
100 Fine Arts Building
Houston, Texas 77204-4019

• A completed Graduate Application form. Online application is available at www.applytexas.org . The completed online application is automatically sent to the University of Houston.
• Non-refundable School of Art Application fee of $25 (a check or money order made payable to the University of Houston). Applicants may pay with a credit card while applying online.
• 2 official transcripts from each college or university attended since high school (sent directly to the School of Art from the school).
• GRE Scores (sent electronically to the University of Houston – code 6870)
• 3 letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with your work, at least one of which should concern your work in art history.
• A resume of academic and work experience. If applicable, include reading and/or speaking proficiency level in one or more foreign languages.
• Letter stating academic interests within the field of art history and career goals.
• One sample of academic writing.

Application Procedures for the MA in Art History: International Applicants

Applicants who are not citizens of the United States are considered international students by the University, regardless of residency or immigration status. International applicants must send materials to both the Office of International Admissions and to the School of Art.

Send the following (all necessary forms are included with the International Application) to: 
University of Houston
International Admissions
122 E. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas, 77204-2023
U.S.A.

• Completed International Student Graduate Application – online application can be found at www.applytexas.org. Please send all other materials, including the TOEFL Score and all transcripts, required for international application to the University of Houston.
• Non-refundable Application Evaluation Fee of $75.00. (If payment is coming from outside the U.S., this must be in the form of an American Express money order or a draft from a U.S. bank).

The following material should be sent to:
University of Houston
Graduate Advisor
School of Art
100 Fine Arts Building
Houston, Texas 77204-4019

• Non-refundable School of Art application fee of $25.00. Applicants may pay with a credit card online during the application process or elect to send a check to the School of Art. A check or money order must be made payable to the University of Houston.
• 2 official transcripts from each college or university attended since high school (sent directly to the School of Art from the school).
• GRE Scores (sent electronically to the University of Houston – code 6870)
• 3 letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with your work, at least one of which should concern your work in art history.
• A resume of academic and work experience. If applicable, include reading and/or speaking proficiency level in one or more foreign languages.
• Letter stating academic interests within the field of art history and career goals.
• One sample of academic writing.

Questions?

For further information on the graduate program in Art History contact:
Professor Rex Koontz at rkoontz@uh.edu.

School of Art Contact Information

Jessica Locheed, Graduate Advisor
University of Houston, School of Art
100 Fine Arts Building
Houston, Texas 77204-4019
713-743-2830
drlocheed@gmail.com