The M.F.A. is the terminal professional degree in studio art. The School of Art subscribes to the standards for the M.F.A. degree as set forth and accepted by the College Art Association and National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Students have five calendar years from the time of first registration to complete the degree.
Individual programs are arranged with the Director of Graduate Studies. Interdisciplinary study plans are encouraged if they meet the criteria of clarity, and feasibility. Students take elective course work in academic and studio courses to complete the 60 credits required for the M.F.A. degree. They also present, defend, and document a thesis exhibition. Courses offered by the School of Art at the 500 level or above are principally for M.F.A. degree students.