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Requirements of the Master's Program in Egyptology
The Master of Arts in Art History with a concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology is a rigorous, two year program. Its focus is to prepare the student to continue on to the Ph.D. in some aspect of the study of ancient Egypt.
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the M.A. in Art History with a concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology requires that the student fulfill a number of requirements. These include:
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With the guidance of the academic advisor, Dr. Lorelei Corcoran , students are resposible for meeting these requirements in a timely manner.
Click on the underlined words "Program Requirements" to download an Acrobat pdf file created by Dr. Mariam Ayad to help you plan your courses.
At the end of each of the first two semesters of graduate study, the academic progress of the Art History graduate student is reviewed by the full art history faculty of the Department of Art. The student must receive a satisfactory review from the committee at the end of each semester in order to continue in the program.
The official list of degree requirements for the M.A. in Art History is available from the Graduate Division.* Course abbreviations: ARTH = Art History; HIST = History
Course Requirements
The M.A. in Art History with a concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology requires -
- 30 hours of completed coursework
- A minimum of 21 hours (7 classes) must be in 7000 level (M.A.) courses
- Six (6) credit-hours may be from outside the major department (ARTH).
Only three (3)* of these hours may be from thesis credits (ARTH 7996).
- Eighteen (18) hours (6 classes) must be in the major area (ARTH), but outside of the required courses (ARTH 6123, ARTH 7130, and ARTH 7996).
Students must maintain a 3.0 ("B") average to remain in good standing in the program.
A full course load for a graduate student is twelve hours per semester. Students receiving Graduate Assistantships count three hours of ARTH 7880/7881 toward this total. GAs work 20 hours per week for these units.
Students are required to meet with the academic advisor before registering each semester. The academic advisor will then clear the student for registration.
* The student may take more than three thesis units, but only three will count toward the 21-hour total for 7000 level courses.
Core Courses
Art History masters students in both the General and Egyptian Art and Archaeology concentrations must take the following two core courses:
* In academic years when Greek Art is not offered, students may obtain permission from their academic advisor, Dr. Corcoran, to substitute Roman Art (ARTH 6124) or Art and Archaeology of Pompeii (ARTH 6125) for Greek Art (ARTH 6123).
** Students who have taken Classical art courses at their undergraduate institutions may petition for exemption from the requirement for Greek Art (ARTH 6123). Contact the concentration advisor, Dr. Corcoran, if you would like to pursue this option.
For additional information see Art Department Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions.
Instructors
The advisor for the concentration in Egyptian Art and Archaeology of the M.A. in Art History is Dr. Lorelei Corcoran, Associate Professor of Art History in the Department of Art and Director of the Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology at the University of Memphis.
The IEAA has five faculty who regularly teach courses on ancient Egyptian subjects; Dr. Lorelei Corcoran, Dr. Mariam Ayad (on leave 2007-2008), Dr. Peter Brand, Dr. Suzanne Onstine and Dr. Patricia Podzorski.Course Descriptions
Follow this link for a listing of courses relevant to the Egyptology program, with course number and a brief description of each. Courses in the Art History and ancient History programs at the University of Memphis are included. These listings are taken from the Department of Art listings in the on-line Graduate Bulletin.Sample Two Year Schedule
A sample semester-by-semester schedule for the two year Master's Program in Egyptology.Thesis Preparation Guide
Link to the on-line thesis preparation guide of the Graduate School at the University of Memphis. The model for formatting your thesis.
Links to information about M.A. Degrees from the Graduate School and the Program in Art History in the Department of Art
Departmental M.A. Requirements and Course DescriptionsConcise information on how to apply to the Masters program in Art HistoryCalendars and Deadlines
This page last updated: May 2007