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Program Details

Graduate Program: Art History & Education (PHD) - Art and Visual Culture Educ

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Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 
Admissions Requirements

Application Prerequisites:

Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must also hold a recognized Master’s degree in Art Education, Studio Art, Art History, or Education. If your degree is in another area, please contact an Art and Visual Culture Education faculty member to discuss your application.

Current University of Arizona AVCE M.A. students are expected to meet the same admission criteria and requirements, and should be aware that admission to the doctoral program is highly competitive.

Application Requirements:

Through the Graduate Admissions Application you will have the ability to upload various requirements for consideration by the admission committee. For this application you will be asked to submit the following:

  • Please provide a Statement of Purpose.
  • Please combine the following items into a single document (maximum file size: 5 MB) in the order shown below:
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Writing or Research Sample
  • Transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended.  For initial evaluation purposes, you may attach scans of official or unofficial transcripts.
  • The names and contact information for 3 referees who will be submitting Letters of Recommendation on your behalf.  All letters of recommendation must be received by the application deadline and must be from faculty members that can speak about your academic and research ability and potential for graduate studies.  The preferred method to receive letters of recommendation is through the web-based Graduate Admissions Application. If, however, this is not possible, letters can be sent to:

    Graduate Program
    School of Art
    University of Arizona
    P.O. Box 210002
    Tucson, AZ 85721

GRE scores are not required.

 
Admissions Deadlines
  • Fall: January 10
  • Spring: September 15
 
Standardized Tests

International Students Only: English Proficiency Required.

 
Funding Opportunities

The School of Art offers fee waivers, scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships for graduate students in good standing. These awards are competitive and assigned during both fall and spring semesters.
Please refer to the department website for more information: http://art.arizona.edu/

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 2399, 2499, 2401, 3101, 3003, 3502, 3601, 3602, 3903, 3906, 3999, 5199, 5107, 5101

Additional Information About this Program

Degree Completion Requirements

View Art History & Education (PHD) - Art and Visual Culture Educ in the University's Main Catalog.

 
Academic Program Contacts
Admissions
Megan Bartel
520-621-8518
Graduate Program Coordinator
Megan Bartel
520-621-8518
Director of Graduate Studies
Paul E Ivey
520-621-1205
 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

School of Art

 
College

College of Fine Arts

 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Persistent link: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/programinfo/AHEDPHDAVC
Last revised 07 Nov 2022
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