Art Practices
Master of Fine Arts
- 2.5-year program
- 54 credit hours
- Students focus on one of several areas, including: ceramics, IMAP (digital, integrated arts, photography, video), painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture and poststudio practice, and film (in collaboration with the Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts)
- The MFA thesis defense must be conducted while the student's work is on view during the MFA Exhibition.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
Application Deadlines
- Jan. 3: U.S. applicants
- Dec. 1: International applicants
The application portal will close at 10 p.m. MT on the due date.
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Dual Degree MFA/MBA
The dual degree program is a collaboration between the Department of Art and Art History and the Leeds School of Business. Students can pursue a dual degree of an MFA/MBA. Admitted students spend their first year in one of the two programs, the second year in the other program, and the third year is a combination of the two. Candidates must apply to each program separately.
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Art History
Master of Arts
- 30 credit hours
- 2-year program
- Thesis & thesis defense required
GRE/GMAT Requirements
- Domestic applicants: The Department of Art and Art History will not review GRE scores in its evaluation of permanent U.S. residents鈥� graduate student applications. However, if you wish to be considered for certain merit-based fellowships through the Graduate School, you must submit GRE scores with your application.听
- International applicants: International students applying to our graduate program must submit GRE scores and also meet the English Proficiency Requirements as outlined by the Graduate School.
Application Deadlines
- Jan. 3: U.S. applicants
- Dec. 1: International applicants
- The application portal will close at 10 p.m. MT on the due date.
听For program details, review the .
Dual Degree MA/MBA
The dual degree program is a collaboration between the Department of Art and Art History and the Leeds School of Business. Students can pursue a dual degree of an MA/MBA. This three-year program offers students the opportunity to earn both degrees together in less time than if the degrees were earned sequentially. Candidates must apply to each program separately.
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Arts of the Americas
Doctor of Philosophy
- 60 credit hours
- Dissertation required
- Our program is intentionally small and selective, accepting one or two highly qualified, post-MA applicants each year.
GRE/GMAT Requirements
- Domestic applicants: The Department of Art and Art History will not review GRE scores in its evaluation of permanent U.S. residents鈥� graduate student applications. However, if you wish to be considered for certain merit-based fellowships through the Graduate School, you must submit GRE scores with your application.听
- International applicants: International students applying to our graduate program must submit GRE scores and also meet the English Proficiency Requirements as outlined by the Graduate School.
Application Deadlines
- Jan. 3: U.S. applicants
- Dec. 1: International applicants
- The application portal will close at 10 p.m. MT on the due date.
听For program details, review the .
