Art History and Archaeology Careers

FIELD	PREPARATION
Teaching	Ph.D. in art history or archaeology
Museum Work	M.A. in art history, archaeology, or museum studies at the least; Ph.D. preferred
Historic Preservation	M.A or M.S. in historic preservation; usually undergraduate courses in architectural drafting, architectural history, and a survey of art history for acceptance.
Conservation/Restoration	At least 1 year of chemistry as an undergraduate; M.A. or M.S. in conservation
Publishing	B.A. in art history or archaeology; M.A. or Ph.D. may be useful
Antiques / Art Galleries / Auction Houses	BA in art history; some training in an auction house
Art Librarian	M.A. in art history and M.L.S.
Governmental Agencies	Advanced degrees in art history or archaeology may be required
Cultural Resources Management	Advanced degree in archaeology may be required
Corporations	Advanced degree may be helpful, but generally not required

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