We offer graduate programs in Visual Cultures.
Students enrolled in a terminal M.A. program are eligible for a graduate certificate whereas Ph.D. students are eligible for a doctoral minor.
PhD Minor
9 credit hours
-AH/AA801: The Study of Visual Cultures: Historiography, Theory, Methods
-AH/AA802: Topics in Visual Cultures or Equivalent Elective
-Elective
The Doctoral Minor in Visual Cultures is research-driven. Selection of courses should contribute to the development of your primary area of specialization. The minor is awarded upon successful completion of 9 graduate-level credits in a combination of required and elective coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 (4.0 basis). Required coursework consists of ART HIST/AFROAMER 801 Historiography, Theory and Methods in Visual Culture; ART HIST/AFROAMER 802 Visual Cultures: Topics in Visual Cultures, or equivalent. Elective coursework consists of one 3-credit course to be selected, in consultation with a program faculty advisor, from a wide range of crosslisted and “meets with” courses offered by program faculty in numerous programs and departments. A list of possible course options are available on the CVC website, although it is not exhaustive. Please note that even if a course is listed on the website it is not a guarantee that it will receive program credit. Please consult with Director of the CVC to ensure that your selected courses meet criteria for credit. Please visit the Doctoral Minor page to review the application requirements.
Graduate Certificate
9 credit hours
-AH/AA801: The Study of Visual Cultures: Historiography, Theory, Methods
-AH/AA802: Topics in Visual Cultures or Equivalent Elective
-Elective
The Graduate/Professional Certificate in Visual Cultures is a research-driven certificate. Selection of courses should contribute to your professional development. The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of 9 graduate-level credits in a combination of required and elective coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 (4.0 basis). Required coursework consists of ART HIST/AFROAMER 801 Historiography, Theory and Methods in Visual Culture; ART HIST/AFROAMER 802 Visual Cultures: Topics in Visual Cultures, or equivalent. Elective coursework consists of one 3-credit course to be selected, in consultation with a program faculty advisor, from a wide range of crosslisted and “meets with” courses offered by program faculty in numerous programs and departments. A list of possible course options are available on the CVC website, although it is not exhaustive. Please note that even if a course is listed on the website it is not a guarantee that it will receive program credit. Please, consult with Director of the CVC to ensure that your selected courses meet criteria for credit. Please visit the Graduate Certificate page to review the application requirements.