Boston University

DEGREES OFFERED
M.A., Ph.D. in Art History

AREAS OF STUDY
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, 19th Century, European, Modern, American, Asian, Historic Preservation, Museum Studies, Islamic Art and Architecture

FACULTY IN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY PROGRAM
Professors
Richard Candee (American and New England Studies; Director Emeritus, Preservation Program)
Ph.D., American Civilization, University of Pennsylvania
American

Fred Kleiner
Ph.D., Art History, Columbia University
Roman

Naomi Miller
Ph.D., Art History, New York University
Renaissance and 20th Century

Keith Morgan
Ph.D., Art History, Brown University
American and 19th Century

Associate Professors
Deborah Kahn
Ph.D., Art History, University of London
Medieval

Assistant Professors
Qianshen Bai
Ph.D., Art History, Yale University
Chinese

Cynthia Becker
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
African art and architecture

Alice Tseng
Ph.D., Harvard University
Japanese art and architecture

Adjunct Assistant Professors
Claire Dempsey (American and New England Studies; Director, Preservation Studies Program)
M.A., American and New England Studies, Boston University
American

Periodic visiting lecturers in American Studies, Museum Studies, Vernacular, Preservation, African.

STUDENT INFORMATION
General
Applicants: 225 for entire program
Openings: 10-15 for entire program
Enrollment: 5-6 students in architectural history
Tuition: $22,830 per year
Financial Aid: Presidential University Graduate Fellowships (2), teaching fellowships (4), graduate scholarships and assistantships (12), research assistantships (2)
Recent Graduates: 5 M.A., 5 Ph.D. (1987-98); 5 M.A., 6 Ph.D. (1998-99)

Requirements
Entrance B.A. in art history or 5 courses in art history, 1 language
M.A.: 8 semester courses, 1 language, comprehensive exam, thesis
Ph.D.: 8 semester courses beyond M.A., French or Italian and German, qualifying exam, dissertation

Present Employment of Graduates
M.A.: Boston College Slide Library, Currier Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art, Old Sturbridge Village, Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, The Trustees of Reservations
Ph.D.: Arizona State University, Boston University Art Gallery, Connecticut College, Florida Southern College, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), University of Massachusetts/Boston, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum.