Preparation for Graduate Study in Art History

KU undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate study in the field of art history at KU or elsewhere should prioritize the following:

• taking art history courses numbered 500+ taught by department faculty
• completing the fourth semester of a language by the spring semester of the Senior year

Qualified students interested in pursuing an MA in art history should consider preparing for and applying to the Accelerated MA program. This degree plan enables outstanding KU students to earn BA/BGS and MA degrees in art history in 5 years. Please see the Accelerated MA section of our Overview of Graduate Degrees for additional information.