The MFA in Curatorial Studies prepares students for careers in the expanded field of creative curation. As the first three-year hybrid MFA in Curatorial Studies in the United States, this practice-based terminal degree uniquely equips graduates for positions in a wide variety of arts and cultural organizations, as well as teaching positions at the college level.
With courses in art history, art studio, art education, and arts administration—among others—the MFA offers an individualized interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to be highly competitive in a diverse job market.
Through internships, online courses, and residential seminars, students gain direct experience in exhibition development and production, art event planning, catalog design and writing, fundraising, grant writing, conducting studio visits, promotion and marketing, and community-based programming.