OVERVIEW/
DEGREES OFFERED



MASTER OF ARTS (MA)
The MA in Art is an advanced degree for specialization in art education, art history, studio art, and visual communication, requiring a minimum of 30 units. Students accepted into the program are expected to be registered full time, taking a minimum of 9 units per semester. The areas of specialization are as follows:

> ART EDUCATION

> ART HISTORY

> STUDIO ART OPTION:
CERAMICS, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, PUBLIC ART, SCULPTURE & VIDEO/DIGITAL ART

> VISUAL COMMUNICATION OPTION:
PHOTOGRAPHY, ILLUSTRATION & VIDEO/DIGITAL ART



MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA)
The MFA in Art is the highest attainable degree in studio art or visual communication requiring a minimum of 60 units. Students accepted into the program are expected to be registered full time, taking a minimum of 12 units each semester, and have completed all requirements for Classified Graduate Status before entering the MFA program. The areas of specialization are as follows:

> STUDIO ART OPTION:
CERAMICS, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, PUBLIC ART, SCULPTURE & VIDEO/DIGITAL ART

> VISUAL COMMUNICATION OPTION:
GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, ILLUSTRATION & VIDEO/DIGITAL ART



For more detailed information visit the AREAS section. It is strongly recommended that, prior to enrolling, applicants visit the campus and speak with graduate faculty and students involved in the program, in addition to the Graduate Coordinator for information.