Overview

Art and Design Department / Art and Design Department is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Visual studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Exhibition

Admissions

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

60

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 20th	May 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	December 20th	September 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Digital portfolio; 300- to 800-word statement describing reasons and goals behind applicant's interest in graduate study and direction of intended research; at least three letters of recommendation from individuals able to speak of applicant's academic achievements and potential

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 31
Types of financial support available	Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

13

Total Graduate Students

15%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.69%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	15.38%

Gender

Male (38%)

Female (61%)

Faculty

14

Total faculty

Full-time - 14

Part-time - 0

Male (7)

Female (7)

Location & Contact

Address Missouri State University
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO  65897
United States

Contact Ms. Vonda Yarberry
Department Head
Email: artanddesign@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-837-2330

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