219 Master's in Art History in North America

The Art History program of Case Western Reserve University is designed to provide the student with a broad knowledge of the major art historical periods, scholarly and bibliographical resources, and the methodologies of art history.

For those considering professional careers as art historians (teaching and research), critics, or museum and gallery professionals, the Department of Art and Art History at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers graduate work leading to the degrees of master of arts and doctor of philosophy.

The Art (Creative) and Art History - Concentration in Critical and Curatorial Studies at the University of Louisville is a comprehensive undergraduate programme. This full-time degree combines artistic practice with historical analysis, preparing students for professional roles within the global creative economy.

Visual Studies at University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate degrees in Visual Studies that blend disciplinary training in the history of art, material culture, and media studies with a commitment to public humanities. 

The master program from University of Texas at Dallas in Art History introduces students to a global history of art by way of close engagement with artworks held in collections throughout Dallas and Fort Worth. 

The Theatre program of Texas Woman's University provides the practical and academic training you’ll need to achieve your professional goals. Pursue your passion through acting/directing, design/production, or literary criticism.

The Master of Design Studies in Historic Preservation offered by Boston Architectural College is a 4-semester, 33-credit degree that gives students the knowledge, technical expertise, and leadership skills necessary to promote and preserve historical buildings and cultural landscapes. 

The Art M.F.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time, 24-month programme delivered in person. This master level course integrates theoretical scholarship with contemporary studio production. Students engage in material and conceptual investigations within a public university setting known for its extensive art collection.

The Studio Art programme at the University of South Florida is a three-year, full-time course leading to an M.Sc. degree. This public university offering focuses on interdisciplinary practice and theoretical depth. Students benefit from individual studios and a vibrant urban setting in Tampa to refine their artistic vision.

Studio Art from Wayne State University is a multidisciplinary program where students pursue a wide range of media in an intensive studio environment.  

The History of Art and Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a comprehensive graduate programme offering MA and PhD tracks. This full-time course focuses on diverse global periods and media. Students benefit from extensive research facilities and museum resources at the prestigious California campus.

The Digital Art History and Computational Media at Duke University is designed for graduate students focused on the study, creation, and use of digital media and computation in the arts and humanities.

In the Arts and Culture Management - Mission-Driven Operations and Management program of the University of Denver, you’ll learn how to set and meet financial goals by cultivating partnerships, managing grants, and implementing community-based approaches.

Studio Art at West Texas A&M University is designed for rigorous study in ceramics, digital art, drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. Successful completion of the degree qualifies graduates to seek opportunities in higher education and the professional world of art. 

The Art History program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is designed to prepare the student for a career as a teacher of art history at the junior-college level and other arts-related professions or to serve as a basis for entering doctoral studies elsewhere. 

Art History and Criticism from Stony Brook University focuses on modern and contemporary art and visual culture.  We aim to produce scholars, critics, curators and practitioners who can address global artistic production through contemporary issues and paradigms.

Scenic Art from University of North Carolina School of the Arts will consist of both classroom work, studio work and practical production experience. Classes in the first year will include those on scenic rendering, model building and foundations of scene painting. 

If you’re interested in exploring interior design on a deeper level, and aspire to become a leader in the field, the Post-Professional Interior Design program of the New York School of Interior Design might be for you.

The Visual Development master programme at Academy of Art University offers a professional public study mode for aspiring artists. This advanced degree focuses on high-level creative skills and portfolio building. Students engage in rigorous training designed to prepare them for elite roles within the global entertainment industry.

Pursue diverse forms of specialized research within a common environment of artistic production and critique in the Studio Art program from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.