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Degree Breakdown

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education (BFA) Degree

Students enrolled in the BFA program will complete 120 units, consisting of four sections:

Undergraduate Program Learning Outcome

Major Core 51 units
Major By Advisement 6 units
Minor 18 units
Liberal Arts 45 units
TOTAL 120 units

Students must earn a total of 120 semester units with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. A Petition to Graduate form must be filed by students with the Student Services Office prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

The Master of Arts in Art Education (MA) Degrees

MA in Art Education, 39 Graduate Credits
MA in Art Education with Studio Emphasis, 63 Graduate Credits

The Master of Arts is comprised of the following components:

Graduate Program Learning Outcome

MA in Art Education

Major Courses 30 units
Art History 6 units
Studio Art/Design Elective 3 units
TOTAL 39 units

Students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Art Education program will earn a total of 39 semester units of graduate course work with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. Students are also required to have a final review. A Petition to Graduate form will be filed by students prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.

MA in Art Education with Studio Emphasis

Major Courses 30 units
Studio Art/Design Core 24 units
Art History 6 units
Studio Art/Design Elective 3 units
TOTAL 63 units

Students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Art Education with Studio Emphasis program will earn a total of 63 semester units of graduate course work with an overall cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in order to receive their degree. Students are also required to have a final review. A Petition to Graduate form will be filed by students prior to their last semester if they are to be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester. Students should contact their Student Advisor for detailed information regarding the petition period and deadlines.