Graduate Programs

The School of Art+Design offers a two-year in-residency program in Studio Practice or a three-year flexible-residency program in Social Practice leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree in Contemporary Art Practice. These 90-credit programs prepare the student to be a practicing artist within a regional, national, and international arts community.

Graduate admission requirements

Contemporary Art Practices M.F.A.

Art Education: Secondary Education Program

Graduate admission requirements

Application for admission to the MFA program must be made by January 8 prior to the fall term in which the student intends to begin work toward the degree.

Applicants must have a B.A., B.S., or B.F.A. degree in Art or a related field. Exceptions may be made for related experience and a solid art history background.

The school application is submitted online. For the most up to date information on the MFA program and its application process please visit our web site http://www.pdx.edu/art-design/apply.