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Changes have now been made to Rave, �Ը�� University’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency.  Users should visit the Flash ALERTS webpage and from there log in to Rave to select which campus or campuses they would like to receive notifications about via text messaging.  “Information delivered via Flash ALERTS can be critical in an emergency, so it’s important that all users have reviewed their p...

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Bob Christy, �Ը��’s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

When attending an event at �Ը�� University, one phrase is repeated almost as many times as “Go Flashes!” Whether you’re at a commencement ceremony, a sporting event or a guest lecture on campus, you will likely hear, “Hi, Bob!” That would be Bob Christy, �Ը��’s senior photography coordinator, of Green, Ohio. The Jeep-loving, hoverboard-riding, Jeff Bridges lookalike (Google “The Dude” from “The Big Lebowski”) and longtime �Ը�� employee is a fixture on campus, covering events and capturing moments that showcase the university experience. Serving under fo...

�Ը�� Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize

Kent graduate Jason Werstler wins national teaching prize

Jason Werstler, a 2001 �Ը�� University graduate who majored in education, is one of 25 teachers across the nation who were recently recognized for teaching excellence. Werstler teaches construction at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio.  He was selected as one of the top 25 out of more than 1,000 applications for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools award, which celebrates skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools. Washington High School received $35,000, and Werstler received $15,000 for his work with students. Werstler, who also holds a master’s d...

Art History - M.A.

The Master of Arts degree in Art History offers a range of perspectives on art, theory and cultural production across historical periods, geographic regions and significant movements. When specializing in one area for the thesis, students may choose to focus in periods and genres related to faculty research and expertise.

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Admissions for Art History - M.A.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Curriculum vitae
Goal statement (approximately 250 words) indicating the proposed area of specialization within the art history curriculum
Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in the proposed area of study or a closely related field
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Application deadline: February 1

Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of art from a range of historic and cultural traditions.
Observe, describe and interpret art objects, events and concepts within their cultural context.
Engage with a variety of methodologies and theories relevant to different fields of art history.
Demonstrate an advanced level of written and oral analysis.
Demonstrate advanced research skills and knowledge in a particular artist, collection, period or movement through the thesis.
Access and utilize relevant primary and secondary source material in diverse formats, including digital technology.
Become engaged citizens of a global community and recognize the role of art and cultural production as they foster communities, reflect identities and understand social systems.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
ARTH 52001	ART HISTORY METHODOLOGIES	3
ARTH 62091	ART HISTORY SEMINAR (repeated each semester)	12
Art History (ARTH) Graduate Electives		11
Culminating Requirement
ART 67199	M.A.THESIS I ¹	6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		32

¹: The thesis is a significant project or body of work done independently of other coursework. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct research or produce a significant, original project in a discriminating and disciplined manner. The thesis topic should be one that will further the student’s knowledge and ability in the specialty by demonstrating skill as a researcher or studio artist. The outcome should be an effort that serves as a foundation for the pursuit of independent work when the graduate program is completed. At this stage, students are expected to work in close consultation with their thesis advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

A reading knowledge of a language other than English is required.
Successful completion of the Candidacy Review Examination is a requirement in every School of Art graduate program. In the Art History major, the examination is given in the third semester of full-time coursework. Successful completion of the examination designates the student as a candidate for the degree.

No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Accreditation for Art History - M.A.

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Art History - M.A.

Archivists

7.9%

faster than the average

8,100

number of jobs

$56,760

potential earnings

Curators

12.6%

much faster than the average

14,500

number of jobs

$56,990

potential earnings

Studio Art - M.A.

The Master of Arts degree in Studio Art serves students wishing to develop a robust studio practice in a supportive and diverse community of makers. Students enter the program through a particular discipline and can work with a variety of studio art faculty. Students may use the degree to develop an individual voice within their studio practice and as an avenue for promotion or advancement within an existing career.

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Andrew Kuebeck | akuebeck@kent.edu | 330-672-2192

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Program Information for Studio Art - M.A.

Admissions for Studio Art - M.A.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Curriculum vitae that includes exhibitions and relevant experience
Goal statement (250-500 words) indicating applicant's reasons for applying and the motivations for pursuing the degree in the proposed area of specialization
Artist statement (250-500 words) that describes the major themes in the applicant's work, how the applicant formalizes those themes and the concepts and artists that influence the applicant
Portfolio of 20 images with title, medium, dimensions and date
Three letters of recommendation from persons who are in the proposed area of study or a closely related field
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Application deadline: February 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Create and publicly present a self-directed body of work.
Develop a studio practice that synthesizes form, media and meaning.
Engage with interdisciplinary research within contemporary art and supporting fields.
Articulate verbally and in written form critical analyses of contemporary art as it relates to form and meaning in their work and the work of others.
Situate their work within the context of the field and the public.
Build a strong portfolio to enhance opportunities for further education and/or career and entrepreneurial options.

Coursework

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Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
		6
Major Graduate Electives (50000 or 60000 level) ¹		18
Culminating Requirement
ART 67199	M.A.THESIS I ²	6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		30

¹: After completing 16 credit hours of coursework, students present a body of current art work to a committee of three to five faculty members for review and discussion. Students may take major electives through cross-discipline, seminar-style courses, graduate studio, travel study and/or independent study. Maximum 6 credit hours of travel study courses and maximum 20 credit hours of graduate studio courses may be applied toward the M.A. degree.
²: Students' thesis may comprise an installation or a series of collective works, in addition to a written thesis. The written thesis must document and substantiate the visual works through historical context, process or other theoretical premises. Students must present an oral defense of the works to a committee of three to five faculty members, in addition to mounting the installation and preparing the written thesis.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Accreditation for Studio Art - M.A.

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Studio Art - M.A.

Artists and related workers, all other

-0.2%

little or no change

13,100

number of jobs

$65,800

potential earnings

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

1.0%

slower than the average

28,300

number of jobs

$52,340

potential earnings

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Give It Your Best Shot

Susan Thomas, nurse at the DeWeese Health Center, administers a COVID-19 booster shot and a flu vaccine to Phil Soencksen, a senior writer in University Communications and Marketing.

Updated COVID-19 booster shots are now available at the DeWeese Health Center on the �Ը�� University Kent Campus. Lisa Dannemiller, M.D., chief university physician, said the boosters have only been in stock for two days, and there already has been great interest from faculty and staff in receiving the shot. She would like to see more students sign up for the booster to keep virus levels low on campus.  DeWeese is stocking the Moderna brand booster.  Among the earliest recipients of the booster was Phil Soencksen, a senior writer in the Division of University Commu...

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