Online MA in Art History

[Rin]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good online graduate program online in Art History (preferably with an emphasis on ancient history, but I know many MA programs give a broader range of course material). I know that Academy of Art University has an online degree in Art History, but since it's a for-profit school, I don't feel like it would be a respected way to pursue my goals. Aside from that, the only place I have found that has an online program for Art History is Lindenwood University, which I hadn't heard of until I went on a search for a school in the U.S. that had an online Art History graduate program.

The local university does not offer art history even at a BA level and I cannot yet afford to move again, so if I want to pursue my second MA, I would have to do it via distance/online learning. Thanks, all! 

[cleisthenes]

Three words: not worth it.

What do you want an MA in art history for, anyhow? Unless you can go to a decent program, you'll have zero career prospects with an online degree. If it's for love of the field, I suggest just pursue your own independent education in the subject, which is not terribly difficult given the resources at your fingertips via the internet.

If you're set on doing an MA, sounds like you're not yet in the right place in your life for it. Take some time, life your life, figure out how you can prepare yourself to make a move and then apply to programs in your field in other places that make sense for your interests and seem like a reasonable goal for you.

[Rin]

That didn't answer the question, but thanks anyway.

[Melatonin]

Why don't you just apply to funded MA programs?

[cleisthenes]

On 8/3/2017 at 6:37 PM, Rin said:

That didn't answer the question, but thanks anyway.

Actually, it does answer the question. Your question was:

On 8/2/2017 at 6:42 PM, Rin said:

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good online graduate program online in Art History (preferably with an emphasis on ancient history, but I know many MA programs give a broader range of course material).

The answer is no, unfortunately there aren't any, hence my response. I'd think this is to do with the nature of art historical pedagogy, which really requires the ability to talk about art with other people, and not just listen to your professor's lectures and complete assignments. Without that aspect of discursive training, you are unlikely to be able to engage the field in a really meaningful way, even and perhaps especially in the art world writ large.

Truth be told, there aren't even very many "good" art history programs in general, that is if you define "good" as a program that (a) employs talented faculty who are (b) active in their subfields and (c) are not primarily adjuncts, who will therefore (d) attract smart students who will create a challenging atmosphere for discourse, students who ideally (e) will not have to go into debt to attend the program. I'd cay (c) alone disqualifies all online programs I've ever heard of. 

I had a look at the "Lindenwood University." It's never a good sign when they don't list their faculty.

How would you describe your goals?

[Katrina Lorelei]

While I find C's response unnecessarily harsh, I have also wondered about such a program. But, really, even though it's expensive I think it's worth going through the actual program. It will give you more credibility within the field. Also, for all the money you'd spend on an accredited progam online, you would be much better off actually completing a workload. 

I also plan to opening a joint degree with Art History. If you do find a satisfactory progam do let me know!

[kwaddy]

On 8/2/2017 at 6:42 PM, Rin said:

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good online graduate program online in Art History (preferably with an emphasis on ancient history, but I know many MA programs give a broader range of course material). I know that Academy of Art University has an online degree in Art History, but since it's a for-profit school, I don't feel like it would be a respected way to pursue my goals. Aside from that, the only place I have found that has an online program for Art History is Lindenwood University, which I hadn't heard of until I went on a search for a school in the U.S. that had an online Art History graduate program.

The local university does not offer art history even at a BA level and I cannot yet afford to move again, so if I want to pursue my second MA, I would have to do it via distance/online learning. Thanks, all! 

They set you up to fail. Racists & Liars. I want to warn people about Lindenwood. I wish someone would have warned me. The first class they put me into (they don't give you a choice) was a racist filth film class from the early years of filmmaking. It was an art history film course. First films assigned were racist propaganda, featuring Birth of a Nation & other films that used slurs against black children and other derogatory filth. The professor didn't even bother to address anything creative in the film at all, he focused only on the tech and business end of the medium. They hold your student loan money for a month, they lie about when you will receive it, then refuse to give it to you bait and switch ). In an 8 week course, you can't get your books until the fourth week, because they refuse to give you your money. Once in, you are at the mercy of their racism and they hit you with it first thing in the door. then they keep your money for no reason at all because they are grifters not educators.