The Art and Design program offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree consisting of a minimum of 60 hours of graduate work. You must complete the degree requirements within 8 years and maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the MFA program.

Students must choose a studio area of concentration from the following: drawing, painting, sculpture, design (graphic design, photography), printmaking, ceramics and intermedia.

Online or low residency options are available in some areas and are subject to decisions by the major professor.

Program Overview

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Studio Major		37
Art History and Aesthetics		12
Studio Art (other than major area)		13
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours		62

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
Program (Major) Core		6
Directed Choices		3
	Hours	9
Spring
Program (Major) Core		6
Directed Choices		3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	12
Second Year
Fall
Program (Major) Core		6
Directed Choices		3
Open Electives		3
	Hours	12
Spring
Program (Major) Core		6
ART 889	Concepts of Art	3
	Hours	9
Third Year
Fall
Program (Major) Core		3
Open Electives		7
	Hours	10
Spring
ART 899	Thesis	8
	Hours	8
	Total Hours	60

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.