About PhD Program,
Tulane is one of the few universities in the United States with the faculty, library, and other resources to support a strong PhD program in Latin American art (see list of relevant faculty). The art history program is of very high quality, the Latin American library is one of the finest in the nation, and the Stone Center is one of the most prominent centers for Latin American studies in the country. Demand for PhDs with expertise in Latin American art is growing, as colleges and universities across the country add non-Western and Latin American specialists to their art departments. The joint PhD in Art History and Latin American Studies addresses this demand by drawing on Tulane’s strengths.
The joint PhD program unites a disciplinary grounding in art history with the breadth and comparative perspective of Latin American Studies. The program in Art History provides the strong disciplinary foundation graduates need for careers in teaching, research, and museum work in art history. The Program in Latin American Studies provides more comprehensive knowledge of Latin America and encourages a comparative perspective within Latin America and between Latin America and other areas of the globe. The program encourages study in such related fields as anthropology, history, languages, literature, and culture of Latin America, as well as comparative work with cultures outside of Latin America (e.g., Europe, Africa). This unique, ideal degree requires a range of art history courses and teaching proficiency in the art history survey courses as well as interdisciplinary breadth in Latin America.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- The student must have an undergraduate major in Art History and a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.25 in the major by the fall semester of their junior year in order to be considered for acceptance.
- The student should apply to candidacy for the 4+1 program by January 10th of the student’s junior year.
- Applicants complete an online application formavailable from the Graduate School and submit it along with the application fee. In the blank for Specialization, the applicant puts “4+1.”
- No GRE scores or official transcripts are required. However, a statement of purpose is required, as are two letters of recommendation and a writing sample, such as as a term paper.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Students in the PhD program are fully funded. Assistantships and tuition wavers are awarded to MA students on a competitive basis, typically with four fully funded positions available each academic year. Student may wish to seek additional funding from the following sources to support graduate study, research travel, and hosting visiting lecturers. The following resources are in addition to regular stipend support.
Application Requirement,
- a completed application form, including a Statement of Purpose
- three completed recommendation forms
- the Art History program requests a writing sample (e.g., a term paper) which should be uploaded with the application
- copies of transcripts of all undergraduate records and any previous graduate work should be uploaded; official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to the program
To be competitive, applicants should have earned strong grades as an undergraduate, typically achieving an overall 3.2 grade-point average and at least a 3.4 in the major.
Application Deadline,
Jan 10, 2025
Application Fee,
The application fee is $30 payable by credit card or checking account transfer at the time the application is submitted.
