The doctoral program is intended to prepare
you for college teaching or for other research-oriented
positions requiring advanced specialized
study. The degree requires 66 credits of
graduate-level (500 level or above) credits
in art history beyond the BA with a minimum
grade point average of 3.50. Up to nine
credits may be taken in graduate-level
courses outside the Department (but at
Temple) which are relevant to your field.
Candidacy is granted upon passing a qualifying
examination and approval of a dissertation
proposal (after the completion of all course
work). Up to six credits are needed for
writing the dissertation.