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MFA in Studio Art

State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MFA in Studio Art
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Total credits (published)
60
Catalog edition
2025-2026 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The nationally accredited MFA program offers varied and extensive opportunities for graduate study in a unique setting. Our location is just 90 minutes north of New York City in the historic Hudson River Valley, allowing access to cutting edge artists, historians, critics, and curators. The campus features expansive facilities, private and semi-private secure studios, and extensive computer labs and digital fabrication technologies. Additional exhibition spaces complement the prestigious Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196176
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196176_8c212f74
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Ceramics Specialization (30CE)

0 items

    Ceramics (30 Credits) 1,2

    7 items
    1. ARS 521
      3
    2. ARS 725
      3
    3. ARS 726
      3
    4. ARS 727
      3
    5. ARS 523
      3
    6. ARS 524
      3
    7. ARS 790
      12

    Liberal Arts, Art History and Theory Coursework (12 Credits)

    4 items
    1. ARS 501
      3
    2. ARH 569
      3
    3. ARS 578
      3
    4. ARS 525
      3

    Electives (18 Credits)

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select 6 courses (18 credits) of electives with approval by graduate coordinator.
      Not resolved to a course
      18

    Metal Specialization (30ME)

    0 items

      Metal (30 Credits) 1,2

      7 items
      1. ARS 533
        3
      2. ARS 535
        3
      3. ARS 731
        3
      4. ARS 734
        3
      5. ARS 732
        3
      6. ARS 735
        3
      7. ARS 790
        12

      Liberal Arts, Art History and Theory Coursework (12 Credits)

      4 items
      1. ARS 501
        3
      2. ARH 569
        3
      3. ARS 578
        3
      4. Elective Liberal Arts, Art History, Theory Course
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Electives (18 Credits)

      electives · 1 item
      1. Select 6 courses (18 credits) of electives with approval by graduate coordinator.
        Not resolved to a course
        18

      Painting & Drawing Specialization (30PD)

      0 items

        Painting and Drawing (30 Credits) 1,2

        6 items
        1. ARS 541
          3
        2. ARS 742
          3
        3. ARS 745
          3
        4. ARS 746
          3
        5. ARS 705
          Graduate Drawing
          As published: “Graduate Drawing (taken twice)”
          6
        6. ARS 790
          12

        Liberal Arts, Art History and Theory Coursework (12 Credits)

        4 items
        1. ARS 501
          3
        2. ARH 569
          3
        3. ARS 578
          3
        4. Elective Liberal Arts, Art History, Theory Course
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Electives (18 Credits)

        electives · 1 item
        1. Select 6 courses (18 credits) of electives with approval by graduate coordinator.
          Not resolved to a course
          18

        Photography & Related Media Specialization (30PH)

        0 items

          Photography and Related Media (30 Credits) 1,2

          7 items
          1. ARS 551
            3
          2. Any Photography Class (1st Semester)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. ARS 552
            3
          4. Any Photography Class (2nd Semester)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          5. ARS 751
            3
          6. ARS 752
            3
          7. ARS 790
            12

          Liberal Arts, Art History and Theory Coursework (12 Credits)

          4 items
          1. ARS 501
            3
          2. ARH 569
            3
          3. ARS 578
            3
          4. Elective Liberal Arts, Art History, Theory Course
            Not resolved to a course
            3

          Electives (18 Credits)

          electives · 1 item
          1. Select 6 courses (18 credits) of electives with approval by graduate coordinator.
            Not resolved to a course
            18

          MFA in Studio Art: Printmaking Specialization (30PR)

          0 items

            Printmaking (30 Credits) 1,2

            6 items
            1. ARS 561
              3
            2. ARS 562
              3
            3. ARS 765
              Printmaking III
              As published: “Printmaking III (taken twice)”
              6
            4. ARS 767
              3
            5. Any Printmaking Course
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            6. ARS 790
              12

            Liberal Arts, Art History and Theory Coursework (12 Credits)

            4 items
            1. ARS 501
              3
            2. ARH 569
              3
            3. ARS 578
              3
            4. ARS 764
              3

            Electives (18 Credits)

            electives · 1 item
            1. Select 6 courses (18 credits) of electives with approval by graduate coordinator.
              Not resolved to a course
              18

            MFA in Studio Art: Sculpture Specialization (30SC)

            0 items

              Sculpture (30 Credits) 1,2

              4 items
              1. ARS 571
                3
              2. ARS 572
                3
              3. Choose 4 Additional Sculpture Classes
                Not resolved to a course
                12
              4. ARS 790
                12

              Liberal Arts, Art History and Theory Coursework (12 Credits)

              4 items
              1. ARS 501
                3
              2. ARH 569
                3
              3. ARS 578
                3
              4. ARS 579
                3

              Electives (18 Credits)

              electives · 1 item
              1. Select 6 courses (18 credits) of electives with approval by graduate coordinator.
                Not resolved to a course
                18
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