DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Art and Design in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Master of Fine Arts program caters to students and art professionals seeking expert-level proficiency in visual or performing arts. This program's instructors and graduates gain national and global acclaim in their disciplines, emerging as innovative pioneers in the arts. The School of Art and Design's M.F.A. program specifically targets individuals pursuing contemporary, advanced professional skills in artistic or design specialties. As the highest academic qualification in studio art and design, the M.F.A. represents a terminal degree in these fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The basic requirements for admission after the completion of the baccalaureate degree are those indicated in the section General Requirements for Admission to the Graduate School. A baccalaureate degree in a field of art related to the student's intended area of study is usually required. Students with an M.A. degree who wish to continue in an M.F.A. program must have a minimum 3.20 GPA in graduate work to be admitted.
Students seeking admission to the M.F.A. program in the School of Art and Design should send slides or appropriate media to the graduate coordinator in the School of Art and Design. Other application materials are to be submitted to the Graduate School. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Students seeking admission to the M.F.A. program in the School of Art and Design should send slides or appropriate media to the graduate coordinator in the School of Art and Design. Other application materials are to be submitted to the Graduate School. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180