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Design M.F.A.

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College of Design (TALA)308 - Master of Fine Arts

Minimum GPA to receive degree

2.8
Completion requirement

Take DES 8103 and DES 8112 in Fall of Year 1.

Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
  • 0075701
  • 0077161
Completion requirement
Students are required to take a minimum of 8 credits in a related field. Courses are selected with the approval of the advisor and committee.
Completion requirement
Earn at least 10 credits from the following:
  • 0077281
  • 0077091
  • 0077101
Completion requirement

The Research Ethics Requirement can be satisfied by completing two Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certificates -- these certificates are specifically:

1. Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

2. Social/Behavioral or Humanist Research Investigators and Key Personnel—Basic Course

See the Design Graduate Program website for more information and links. Students will need to provide proof of completion to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
  • 0169791
Completion requirements
Completion requirements
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
  • 0076891
  • 8081781
  • 8021881
  • 0076941
  • 0092541
  • 0092721
  • 8047031
  • 8113541
  • 7977471
  • 7977481
  • 8155461
  • 0144141
  • 7977451
  • 8047061
  • 8047071
  • 0077091
  • 0077101


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