MFA in Studio Art 

at Sac State, Sacramento

Students must have : 

• a BFA or BA in Art or its* equivalent, including 12 units in Art History; 
• a minimum 2.5 overall GPA 
• a minimum 3.0 GPA in Art courses

• In the liberal arts studio art major, normally at least 20% of the total credits are in studio courses, and at least 5% are in art/design history. Total required work in the visual arts normally equals 30-45% of the curriculum. 
• The curriculum should aim primarily toward breadth of experience and understanding rather than professional specialization. The primary objective of such training is not necessarily preparation for a career in art or design

Students must complete a minimum four year bachelor's degree to be eligible for admission. Applicants must have one of the following to qualify for admission if they do not have a four year degree:

• Three year degree plus master's
• Two year bachelor's degree + 2 year master's degree, In the same field (to total 4 yrs.)
• Three year degree + Assoc. In Chartered Accounts, India
• Three year degree + postgraduate diploma (in a related field), that required the three year degree from an AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)