Graduate Programs


The Master of Fine Arts program offers an intense, two year studio and seminar/classroom experience leading to an advanced degree in visual art. The program builds on prior, significant academic experience and studio work. Admission is on a competitive basis to any one of the following programs: Ceramics, Industrial Design, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, and Visual Communication Design. You may learn more about them by using the programs link on the left.

The Master of Arts in Art History: At the University of Washington the master's degree program in Art History affirms that the M.A. degree is an independent degree useful in its own right. Successful applicants to the program normally have a broad undergraduate background in art history. Completion of the degree requires research capability in two foreign languages and 55 credits of coursework, including graduate seminars.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Art History: The Ph.D. program in the Division of Art History prepares graduates for university-level teaching, curator positions at major museums, and independent research in the field. Before beginning work for the Ph.D., students should have completed a Master of Arts degree in the History of Art. Requirements for the degree include 60 credits of coursework beyond the Master of Arts degree and research capability in at least two foreign languages.