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The Department of History of Art offers a two-stage integrated master’s and doctoral program (MA/PhD) in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. Students are not admitted to work for a terminal MA degree, though students may apply for the MA after meeting Stage I requirements toward the PhD. Students work closely with faculty in courses, seminars, and on independent research projects to develop independent thought and a thorough knowledge of the field and its critical methods. Cross-disciplinary work in Berkeley’s distinguished departments of languages and literature, philosophy, rhetoric, film studies, women’s studies, history, and the social sciences is strongly encouraged. A student may opt for a more formal relationship with other departments through “Designated Emphases” programs, including Film Studies, the Group on Women, Gender, and Sexuality, Critical Theory, and Folklore
Graduate Advising
Head Graduate Advisor:
Anneka Lenssen
421 Doe Library
By Appointment Only