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Graduate Studies in Art

About Our Program

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Thank you for your interest in the CSUF Graduate Program! Our program offers MFA and MA degrees in Studio Art* and Art History, with prospective graduate students in Studio Art applying under one of eight concentrations. This is a truly exciting time to be at CSUF with the completion of our Visual Arts Modernization Project. Our new state-of-the-art buildings enhance our courses and provide unique learning opportunities with our accomplished faculty. We have expanded our graduate studios, created stunning new exhibition spaces, and integrated cutting-edge technology to provide an enriched and inspiring environment for our students.

*Our graduate program offers MFA degrees (60 units) in one of 8 studio art areas (ceramics; creative photography and experimental media; drawing and painting; glass; graphic and interactive design; jewelry and metals; illustration; and sculpture). The MA degrees (30 units) is offered in 2 areas (art history; and graphic and interactive design). Please consult the most current version of the College of the Arts' University Catalog for more information about the course offerings for those degrees.

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Applications

Fall 2026 Application cycle opens on October 1, 2025

Deadline: February 1, 2026

Email | [email protected]

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Areas of Graduate Study

  • Art History

8 Studio Art Concentrations

  • Ceramics
  • Crafts (Jewelry/Metalsmithing)
  • Creative Photography & Experimental Media
  • Drawing & Painting
  • Glass
  • Graphic & Interactive Design
  • Illustration
  • Sculpture
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