Program Requirements
It is expected that a student will take a minimum of three courses each
semester, excluding language courses. There is no core curriculum; at
least ten courses should be taken in the History of Art (at least
six at the 300-level; exceptionally, a 100-level
course may be taken as an independent study with the special permission
of the instructor and with the assignment of additional, graduate-level
work). As the program has a strong interdisciplinary component, at least
four graduate-level courses should be taken outside the department. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to read
those languages necessary to their research fields as determined by their faculty advisors; exams must be passed in at least two foreign languages before taking the preliminary examinations. Matriculating students should consult the current PhD Program in Art History: Guidelines booklet.
Preliminary examinations are taken after completion of course work.
The major and minor fields are identified by students in consultation
with their principal advisers and the Director of Graduate Studies (minor
fields may be outside the department, e.g. Latin American Studies, Film
Studies, Literature, Economics, etc.). Major and minor field written
exams are followed by a first oral examination. A second oral examination
focuses on a dissertation prospectus of 10-15 pages. A final dissertation
defense follows the completion of the thesis. The examining committee
is appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School in consultation with
the Director of Graduate Studies and will consist of at least 4 and
no more than 5 members (3 members must come from within the department;
usually one member comes from outside the department).
Ph.D. students must maintain a minimum B average(3.3) to remain in the program.
Students receiving fellowship funding must maintain at least an A- average
(3.7). Fellowships may also be withdrawn from a student for the incompletion
of course work. The Ph.D. degree should be completed within five years.
For a detailed explanation of the organization and requirements of the
Ph.D. program, also consult Ph.D. Program in the History of Art:
Guidelines.
Special Courses for Graduate Students in the History of Art
Follow this link to view a list of special courses for graduate students
in the History of Art in the Courses section
of this web site.
Application Procedures
Students must have distinguished undergraduate academic records with
either a major in Art History or a demonstrated interest in visual culture.
It is highly recommended that students acquire the necessary language
skills for their research before they begin their graduate work. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to read
those languages necessary to their research fields as determined by their faculty advisors; exams must be passed in at least two foreign languages before taking the preliminary examinations. GRE scores must be submitted; foreign students must
have minimum TOEFL scores of 550. A writing sample of about ten pages
(non-returnable) should be sent directly to the Department of Art and
Art History--not to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies
Duke University
112 E. Duke Building
Box 90764
Durham, NC 27708-0764 USA
Telephone: (919) 684-2224
Fax: (919) 684-4398
E-Mail: lbst@acpub.duke.edu
Electronic Application:
http://www.gradschool.duke.edu
To receive a copy of the University Bulletin write:
The Graduate School
127 Allen Building
Duke University
Box 90065
Durham, N.C. 27708-0065
USA
Or telephone: (919) 684-3913
Fax: (919) 684-2277
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