Specializations and variants
Program pathways and conditions
These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.
Pathway 1
| Requirements - thesis pathway (4.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
| ARTH 5010 [1.0] | Theory and Practice of Art and Architectural History | |
| 2. 1.5 credits in Art and Architectural History courses. May include a maximum of 1.0 credit in practicum, and 0.5 credit in elective outside the discipline, approved by the Graduate Supervisor. | 1.5 | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from the 1.5 credits taken in Item 2 above must be in an area outside that of the student's thesis specialization. | ||
| 4. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
| ARTH 5909 [1.5] | M. A. Thesis | |
| 5. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
| ARTH 5800 [0.0] | Carleton Art Forum | |
| 6. Language Requirement: | ||
| Students are required to demonstrate knowledge of a second language. | ||
| Total Credits | 4.0 |
Pathway 2
| Requirements - Thesis pathway: | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
| ARTH 5010 [1.0] | Theory and Practice of Art and Architectural History | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in ARTH, which can include ARTH 5011 | 0.5 | |
| 3. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| ARTH 5011 [0.5] | Graduate Practicum | |
| 4. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
| ARTH 5800 [0.0] | Carleton Art Forum | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| DIGH 5000 [0.5] | Issues in the Digital Humanities | |
| 6. 0.5 credit in Digital Humanities ( DIGH 5011 , DIGH 5012 , or annually listed Digital Humanities Course) | 0.5 | |
| 7. 0.0 credit in: | 0.0 | |
| DIGH 5800 [0.0] | Digital Humanities: Professional Development | |
| 8. 1.5 credit in: | 1.5 | |
| ARTH 5909 [1.5] | M. A. Thesis | |
| 9. Language Requirement: | ||
| Students are required to demonstrate knowledge of a second language. | ||
| Total Credits | 4.5 |
Courses
These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.
Sources and references
Reference year : 2026-27
Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.
Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradprograms/artandarchitecturalhistory/