MA in Art - Art History in Las Cruces United States | New Mexico State University

To specialize in art history, students must complete at least 33 credits in art history courses, including 6 thesis credits. They also need to take 3 approved credits from outside the Art Department, authorized by both the department head and their major advisor. Foreign language reading proficiency is mandatory and should be obtained before starting thesis work that requires it. The major advisor will coordinate a proficiency exam. Applicants to the MA program with an art history focus must hold an accredited BA or BS degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 18 credits in art history, museum studies, visual studies, or similar fields. Any undergraduate course deficiencies must be addressed before achieving candidacy status.