Online Doctorate Programs in History
Boston University Online
PhD degree in Art History
There are six components to the PhD program: course work, major research paper(s), language examinations, the qualifying oral examination, the prospectus and dissertation, and the final oral examination.
Major Research Paper
Each year of full-time residence, every student must write at least one major research paper between 25 and 40 pages in length: the equivalent of a publishable journal article, based on primary sources, and meeting professional standards of documentation, argument, and literary structure.