Overview

Graduate Studies / Graduate Studies is located in Baltimore, MD, in an urban setting.

Departments & Programs

Design Leadership MBA/MA Program

MA Program in Art Education

MA Program in Graphic Design

MAT Program

MFA Program in Curatorial Practice

MFA Program in Graphic Design

MFA Program in Photographic and Electronic Media

MPS Program in Business of Art and Design

MPS Program in Information Visualization

Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Fine Arts

Program in Community Arts

Program in Filmmaking

Program in Illustration Practice

Program in Social Design

Program in Studio Art

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Arts/Master of Business Administration (MA/MBA)
Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts (MBA/MA)
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	175
Other Advanced Degrees	23

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required Exhibition, final paper
Other Advanced Degrees	Thesis Required Exhibit

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,100

Applied

400

Accepted

215

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Portfolio, writing sample, bachelor's degree in any field
Additional Entrance Requirements	Portfolio, writing sample, bachelor's degree in any field

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 76
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships

Student Body

367

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.9%
Black or African American	4.36%
White or Caucasian	62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.27%
Asian	7.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.27%
Two or more races	5.99%
Unknown	1.09%

Gender

Male (34%)

Female (65%)

Faculty

82

Total faculty

Full-time - 26

Part-time - 56

Male (41)

Female (41)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Human-centered design, contemporary art exhibition, youth development
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	10,000

Location & Contact

Address 131 West North Avenue
Fred Lazarus IV Center for Graduate Studies
Baltimore, MD  21217
United States

Contact Ms. Stacey Salazar
Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Research
Email: graduate@mica.edu
Phone: 410-225-5274
Fax: 410-225-5275

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