History of Art, PhD
The doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania provides students with broad training in the history of art and its critical approaches, yet also focused training in their selected fields. Students completing the Ph.D. are well prepared for teaching positions at the university and college level and for curatorial positions in museums and galleries. Faculty work closely with Ph.D. students to outline an appropriate course of study and mentor students while preparing them for assistantships, curatorial internships, and other career orientations.
For more information: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/arthistory/graduate/phd
Required Courses
A minimum of 12 course units must be taken at the University of Pennsylvania.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Requirement | ||
| Select courses with six members of the Graduate Group: | 6 | |
| Supervised Teaching | ||
| ARTH 8000 | Pedagogy (taken 4 times) | 4 |
| Electives 1 | ||
| with Attribute HMS5 | 10 | |
| with Attribute HMS7 | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Language Requirement | ||
| Students must demonstrate proficiency in two languages | ||
| Teaching Requirement | ||
| Four semesters of teaching are required | ||
| Minor Field Capstone Project | ||
| Total Course Units | 20 | |
- 1
May include additional Independent Study courses.
- 2
In each of the first five (5) semesters, students must enroll in at least two 5000- or 7000-level seminars.
University PhD Benchmarks
In addition to Program requirements, the following milestones must be completed:
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Evaluation | ||
| Candidacy Examination | ||
| Dissertation Defense/Oral Exam | ||
| Dissertation Deposit | ||
For more information view the University’s Academic Rules for PhD Programs.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.