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Visual Arts Graduate Programs

  • Major
  • MFA
  • MA/MFA

Sample Semester Plans

For the MA option, see below sample schedule of how a student could progress through this degree: 

The MFA program is designed to be completed in two years with a minimum requirement of 60-62 graduate credits.

First Year: 32 credits

 Second Year: 28- 30 credits

 

For the MA/MFA option, see below sample schedule of how a student could progress through this degree: 

For Students Fall 2026 and Later:

In most cases, obtaining both an MA in Art History (through the School of Humanities) and an MFA in visual arts (through the School of Art & Design) at SUNY Purchase requires three years of in-residence study with a total course load of 100 credits. For successful progress through the program, a 3.0 (B) GPA must be maintained.

First Year: 32-33 credits

 Second Year: 35 credits

 Third Year: 32 Credits