# UC Davis Graduate Studies

**Source**: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gahi
**Parent**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/art-history-art-studio/art-history-ma/

# Art History

## About the Program

### Learn More About the Program

[Visit the Program](https://arts.ucdavis.edu/art-history-graduate-program)

[Email the Program](mailto:ragundes@ucdavis.edu)

This two-year program offers opportunities to work closely with faculty in Art History and other disciplines. Students study the theory and the methodology of art historical research and writing, explore a broad range of specialized fields, and conduct independent research. There are multiple opportunities for language training, advanced research, and for collaboration with campus museums and galleries. Graduates go on to teach, work in the art world, or pursue further graduate study.

Degree Type

Departmentally-Based Graduate Program

Degrees Offered

M.A. Plan I

Lead Dean

College of Letters and Science

Degree Requirements

[2023](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/4253)

[2005](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2792)

Administrative ByLaws

[2007](https://programs.gs.ucdavis.edu/api/doc/2793)

Major Code

GAHI

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## Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

[UC Davis General Admission Requirements](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/applying-uc-davis)
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[Program Admissions Requirements](http://arts.ucdavis.edu/general-information/application-procedure)

Admission Deadlines

General: Dec 15, 2025\
Space Available: Jun 1, 2026\

Internal Fellowship Deadlines

Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 15, 2025\
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026

### Admissions Actions

[Request Admissions Info](https://apply.grad.ucdavis.edu/register/?id=9c9a7154-1f83-4dfa-a1c8-e60f719b1b81)

[Apply for Admission](https://grad.ucdavis.edu/node/841)

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## Program Contact Information

### Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

**Program Coordinator**\
 Rachelle Agundes
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[ragundes@ucdavis.edu](mailto:ragundes@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Program Chair

**Graduate Program Chair**\
 Michael Yonan
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[meyonan@ucdavis.edu](mailto:meyonan@ucdavis.edu)

### Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

**Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact**\
 Talinn Grigor
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Art History \
[tgrigor@ucdavis.edu](mailto:tgrigor@ucdavis.edu)

Graduate Studies Contacts

**Internal Fellowship Analyst**\
 Heidi West
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(530) 754-9473 | [hewest@ucdavis.edu](mailto:hewest@ucdavis.edu)

**Senior Academic Advisor**\
 Brittney Solar
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[bsolar@ucdavis.edu](mailto:bsolar@ucdavis.edu)