Graduate Education

Introduction to Graduate Education

Many people know that the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is the largest undergraduate college at UofL.  However, many are surprised to find out that the College offers graduate degrees in all its departments, ranging from the master’s of arts (MA), master’s of science (MS), an MFA in Theatre Arts, and a Ph.D. in a number of different disciplines. Graduate certificate programs are also available. A complete listing of all graduate programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences is found below. 

The College’s goals for students are that all students undertake research so that they experience the excitement of new knowledge and change; that all students be exposed to major ethical dilemmas they will face in the world; and that all students look at the world through the eyes of someone different from themselves.

2009-10 A&S Graduate Student Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to give you a sense of the College of Arts and Sciences, your college, and the many facilities and activities available to you as a student at UofL. This handbook will serve as a quick access guide to information that may be of use to you while studying at the University and also includes some information about Louisville for those new to the city.

• A&S Graduate Student Handbook (PDF)

A&S Graduate Degree Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences offers 24 Masters programs, 11 Doctoral degrees, and 7  graduate certificates.  A complete listing of degree programs is listed below.

• A&S Graduate Degree Programs and Departmental Graduate Studies Links

Minimum Guidelines for Graduate Study

• General minimum guidelines for graduate study (PDF)
  

Know that each department may establish its own minimum guidelines for its programs. These guidelines may be more rigorous than those of the College of Arts and Sciences. Check the program website for specific information.

Graduate Advising

Graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are usually advised by faculty in their fields, discipline and/or department.  The first point of contact would be the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) in your department.  Students may also email the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education for advice. Other contacts for information are available in SIGS, the School for Interdisciplinary and Graduate Education, located in the Houchens Building.

• Online Forms and Resources (Coming Soon)
• Graduate Degree Application Information

Faculty/DGS Information

• Outline for Directors of Graduate Study

Funding Opportunities

• National Academy of Sciences
• Fellowship: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
• American Council of Learned Societies Fellowships in Humanities, Art History

Contact Information

Wendy Pfeffer

• Assistant Dean for Graduate Education

• Contact (502) 852-6686 or email

Rick VanIttersum II

• Program Assistant Senior for Graduate Affairs and Advising
• Contact (502) 852-3397 or email