Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Art History - Visual Cultures of the Americas in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Art History provides graduate programs culminating in a Master of Arts (MA) degree focusing on art history and criticism, museum and cultural heritage studies, or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in art history and criticism. These programs aim to equip students for professional roles in academia, museums, archives, galleries, or publishing. Four specialized tracks allow students to tailor their studies to specific career aspirations. The PhD program cultivates scholarly expertise through intensive research in a chosen art historical field, preparing graduates for university teaching or high-level museum positions. Candidates must exhibit proficiency in original research and contextualizing their work within broader knowledge frameworks.
Visual Cultures of the Americas represents an interdisciplinary exploration of artistic traditions across the Western Hemisphere, examining the interplay between indigenous, Western, African, and Asian influences from ancient times to today. This field illuminates both colonial and contemporary societies, showcasing the vitality of native cultures and their post-colonial developments while tracing their global interactions. Current research areas encompass Precolumbian and Mesoamerican art and archaeology, modern North American art and architecture, film studies, and the impacts of mass culture and globalization. While students concentrate on particular subjects, they must also engage with overarching themes in the study of American visual cultures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while enrolled as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
During the application process, you will be uploading the following documents electronically:
A statement of purpose, consisting of a narrative (1-3 pages) that addresses the following:
Your interest in the field
Professional or academic background
Area of intended specialization (also indicate with which professors you intend to work)
Career aspirations
Your particular interest in Florida State University
Your curriculum vitae or resume, following the template below:
A recent paper in art history, preferably in your major area of interest, that demonstrates your abilities in research and writing.
Unofficial copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.
Note: You will still need to send official copies of your transcripts to the Office of Admissions, but an unofficial copy will be sufficient for the department to review your application. GRE scores are not required for the application to Art History's graduate programs.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably by Art History faculty with whom you have studied. You will identify three recommenders in your application, they will then be notified by email that their letters are requested.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
During the application process, you will be uploading the following documents electronically:
A statement of purpose, consisting of a narrative (1-3 pages) that addresses the following:
Your interest in the field
Professional or academic background
Area of intended specialization (also indicate with which professors you intend to work)
Career aspirations
Your particular interest in Florida State University
Your curriculum vitae or resume, following the template below:
A recent paper in art history, preferably in your major area of interest, that demonstrates your abilities in research and writing.
Unofficial copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.
Note: You will still need to send official copies of your transcripts to the Office of Admissions, but an unofficial copy will be sufficient for the department to review your application. GRE scores are not required for the application to Art History's graduate programs.
Three letters of recommendation, preferably by Art History faculty with whom you have studied. You will identify three recommenders in your application, they will then be notified by email that their letters are requested.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
Tuition
USD
19,993