Increase your marketability and competitiveness with an advanced degree that focuses on studio practice with in-depth study in your chosen media.
The Art MA Studio Track is a practice-oriented degree offered on campus and designed for full-time students. Assistantships are available.
This master’s degree program builds on the studio experience you have gained through your BA, BFA, or BSEd degree, guiding the development of your talents and skills while adding to your career credentials.
In this Art Master’s Degree program, you can increase your competitiveness for admission to an MFA program. Your skills and portfolio will grow stronger through the emphasis on artistic expression in created works.
You can also enhance your career opportunities by becoming eligible to teach at some community colleges and art centers.
Through the Art MA Studio Track program, you can immerse yourself in a studio practice and establish yourself as a producing, professional artist/teacher.
While the Studio Track is mostly designed for full-time students on campus, there is an option available for working teachers who prefer this track. The optional format is:
Student will submit a MA project proposal and undergo a candidacy review upon the completion of 12-15 credits.
Select graduate studio courses in concert with MA project goals as approved by the student’s MA project committee.