The first and second years are devoted to studio research, seminars, art history, elective coursework, plus an internship/education abroad practice in design; the third year is an intensive commitment to research time in preparation for the thesis presentation. A (normal) full-time academic load is 18 credit- hours per quarter. The student’s review committee members guide progress toward the degree to the successful completion of 135 credit hours.

Credit-Hour Requirements Summary:

46 studio area

14 studio electives

12 art history/academic studies

12 open electives

6 seminars

90 minimum course credits

45 thesis credits

135 Total

Each student accepted into the School of Art graduate program is

assigned an advisor who acts as the chairperson for the student’s formal reviews until graduation.