Graduate Certificate
In Art History,
Criticism, and Theory
Advisor :: Dr. Carolyn Tate, 806.742.3826 x 236
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Carolyn Tate (Ph.D.) Professor |
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Brian Steele (Ph.D.) Associate Professor |
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Kevin Chua (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor |
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Constance Cortez (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor |
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Janis Elliott (Ph.D.) Assistant Professor |
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Jorgelina Orfila (Ph.D.) Assistant Prfessor |
Pre-requisite (recommended) or Co-requisite: 6 semester hours in art history at undergraduate or graduate level. The Graduate Certificate in Art History, Criticism, & Theory comprises a minimum of 15 semester hours of graduate work that includes 6 semester hours of required courses and 9 semester hours of related courses in art history and criticism chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor for art history. Students who have met the minimum entrance requirements of the Graduate School apply there for entry into the certificate program; the Graduate School issues the Certificate upon completion of required coursework of 15 semester hours. Courses completed as requirements for another program, e.g., a minor field of study, can be applied toward the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Graduate Certificate?
A graduate certificate program is a set of courses (usually five) that provides in-depth knowledge in a specific subject. The group of certificate courses provides a coherent knowledge base, but at a less advanced level than the set of courses in a graduate academic program such as the MA. The graduate certificate is a means to obtain formalized credit for completion of coursework: courses completed for a minor within a degree program are credited on the transcript, but the name of the minor is not recorded. Those who complete a certificate program receive a certificate of completion, and transcripts record the certificate.
What constitutes a Certificate in Art History, Criticism, and Theory?
The certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory provides a knowledge base in art history and its affiliated areas of art criticism and art theory. The certificate program comprises a minimum of 15 semester hours of graduate work that includes 6 semester hours of required courses and 9 semester hours of related courses in art history and criticism chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor for art history.
How do I apply for a Certificate in Art History, Criticism, and Theory?
Application is made to the Graduate School, not to the School of Art. If the applicant is not already admitted to graduate programs, the Graduate School will examine transcripts, GPA, etc., to be certain the applicants meet criteria required for admission to graduate study. Those admitted at this level can complete the certificate program, but graduate study beyond that point requires admission to a specific degree program and meeting all criteria required for admission to it. This usually requires application to both a department or school and the graduate school.
What sort of background do I need for the Graduate Certificate in Art History?
Does the certificate have pre-requisites? The art history faculty emphasizes adequate preparation to provide a basis for successful completion of the certificate program. The minimum pre-requisite (recommended) or co-requisite requirement is equivalent to that expected of graduate students choosing to minor in art history: 6 semester hours in art history at undergraduate or graduate level. If one’s experience with art history isn’t recent, applicants are advised to consult with the certificate program advisor (and, if necessary, the Graduate School) to see whether a leveling or refresher course(s) can be added to the program of study.
What courses are required for the certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory?
Consultation with the program advisor and instructor is crucial when selecting courses that suit individual interests and that fulfill program requirements: some courses mentioned below can be taken for credit when offered with different topics. Students in the certificate program must take two of the following three courses: ART 5309 Theories of Contemporary Art; ART 5316 Art Theory and Criticism; ART 5340 Transdisciplinary Approaches to Issues in the Arts.
What elective courses can I take for the certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory?
Consultation with the program advisor and instructor is crucial when selecting courses that suit individual interests and that fulfill program requirements: several courses mentioned below can be taken for credit when offered with different topics. Students then complete the program with three courses (not already counted) chosen from the following list: ART 5309 Theories of Contemporary Art; ART 5316 Art Theory and Criticism; ART 5340 Transdisciplinary Approaches to Issues in the Arts; ART 5313 18th and 19th Century Art; ART 5315 Arts of the Indian Americas; ART 5317 Renaissance and Baroque Art; ART 5318 Arts of Medieval Europe; ART 5319 20th Century Visual Art.
I am completing a minor in art history as part of my current degree program. Do I need to take 5 courses in addition to my minor in order to obtain the certificate?
No--courses completed as requirements for another program, e.g., a minor field of study, can be applied toward the certificate.
How do I obtain the certificate once I’ve completed all the coursework?
The Graduate School issues the certificate when all courses have been completed satisfactorily.
Course Availability
Course
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Frequency |
ART 5309 |
annual |
ART 5316 |
biennial |
ART 5340 |
1/semester or annual |
ART 5313 |
biennial |
ART 5315 |
biennial |
ART 5317 |
biennial |
ART 5318 |
biennial |
ART 5319 |
annual |