What You'll Learn
Building on a foundational exploration of modernism, specialized courses in the Online Master of Arts in Modern Art History, Theory, and Criticism blend theory and the practice of modern art criticism. In this 12-course program, students from diverse backgrounds and locations explore relevant methods for interpreting visual objects. The online art degree moves beyond appreciation to cultivate expertise through a framework of aesthetic understanding and scholarly analysis.
Designed for the Working Professional
At APU, we understand the challenges of earning your degree while juggling work, family, and other commitments. Our art programs are designed to make attending Azusa Pacific simple, so you can reach your educational goals.
Flexible Format
The dynamic online format of the program offers students the flexibility of taking courses when and where it works best for them. Students benefit from courses designed to maximize their interaction with other students and professors, creating a rich learning community. For many, the online format is the easiest, most convenient way to balance work, school, and family.
Time Commitment
While you do not need to be online during a specific timeframe, you should plan to be online 6–10 hours per week per unit to successfully complete assignments and participate in discussions.
All online programs include a two-week online orientation prior to the start of the first class. This offers you a chance to become familiar with the online format as you engage with helpful tutorials.
Graduate online programs follow APU's Graduate Academic Calendar with most courses offered in nine-week terms.
Degree Outcomes
Graduates emerge primed for a wide range of art history careers, including:
- Archivist or archive manager
- Art conservation manager
- Art reference librarian
- Auction house manager
- Contributor to art criticism
- Museum educator
- Museum or arts administrator
- Museum or gallery curator
- Organizer for art exhibitions and events
- Researcher or photo editor
- Roles in cultural and historic institutions
- Teacher or lecturer
- Writer, editor, or publisher of art books and magazines
Graduates may also go on to further studies at the doctoral level, preparing them for advanced positions in museum work and teaching.
“Being able to teach while doing my coursework made the classes seem really applicable. We were able to try out what we were learning, and were taught to reflect on what we’d learned – how could we improve on our teaching methods?”