Overview

Department of Visual Arts / Department of Visual Arts is located in Denton, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)	Art	Art education
Master of Arts (MA)	Art	Art history
Master of Arts (MA)	Art	Art education
Master of Arts (MA)	Art	Graphic design
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Art	Ceramics
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Art	Sculpture
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Art	Painting
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Art	Photography
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Art	Intermedia

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	9

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Applicants must upload following materials, with all documents in PDF format: Letter of intent, research statementCurrent vitae or resum?®, three individuals references, two writing samples. Complete a video chat or in-person interview with faculty. Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some Exhibit (MFA), oral exam, thesis or professional paper (MA)
Other Advanced Degrees	Exhibit (MFA), oral exam, thesis, presentation of professional paper with project for M.A

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9

Applied

7

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

75

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	February 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 20th	November 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Applicants must upload following materials, with all documents in PDF format: Letter of intent, research statementCurrent vitae or resum?®, three individuals references, two writing samples. Complete a video chat or in-person interview with faculty.
Master's Degree Requirements	Portfolio, interview, current curriculum vitae, letter of intent, 3 letters of recommendation, artist statement, separate application
Additional Entrance Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended	TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

21

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.81%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	61%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.76%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (33%)

Female (66%)

Faculty

5

Total faculty

Full-time - 5

Part-time - 0

Male (1)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Art education and electronic technology,one-of-a kind art books, new media
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 425469
Denton, TX  76204
United States

Contact Colby Parsons
Interim Chair
Email: visualarts@twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-2541
Fax: 940-898-2496

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