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Department of Media, Art and Design

Department of Media, Art and Design

Graduate Programs

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Our graduate programs lead to the discovery of artistic passion and serve as the foundation for academic and career pursuits.

Art Enrichment Beyond the Classroom

The UMKC Department of Media, Art and Design is fortunate to enjoy close physical proximity and professional connections to the museums, studios and organizations in Kansas City’s vibrant arts community so we can offer students additional opportunities for internships, visiting artists and enrichment programs to supplement coursework.

 

Graduate Program Options

As of 9/1/2022, The Department of Media, Art and Design will no longer be accepting incoming graduate applications for the Master of Arts in Art History program.

 

 

Admission Requirements

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Additional Graduate Degree Admissions Requirements

Once you explore our graduate admissions requirements, we invite you to visit campus to meet with the department.

As of 9/1/2022, The Department of Media, Art and Design will no longer be accepting incoming graduate applications for the Master of Arts in Art History program. 

In addition to the UMKC graduate admission application, applicants must submit supplementary materials specific to the M.A. in art history.

 Application deadlines

  • Fall admission - May 1
  • Spring admission - Nov. 1
  • Graduate assistantships and fellowships for the following academic year - Feb. 1

Complete Application Requirements

  1. Complete the online application
  2. Send all undergraduate transcripts
  3. Email us additional art history materials to complete the application process
    • A one-page statement of purpose
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • A short writing sample (preferably a short art history paper, 10 pages or less)

Questions? Email Cristina Albu.