Graduate Programs and Policies

CCA offers a master of architecture (MArch); master of fine arts (MFA) in design, fine arts, or writing; and master of arts (MA) in visual and critical studies or curatorial practice.

Grading

Graduate students are graded on a Pass/No Pass basis for graduate and undergraduate classes.

Transfer Credit Policy

Courses taken outside of CCA cannot be counted toward graduation in the graduate programs.

Internships

Internships may be taken for elective credit in all graduate programs except for Curatorial Practice.

Please consult with your program's office for details.

Graduate Assistantships

Near the end of each semester the graduate programs will notify students of teaching assistantship positions available for the following term. Students must apply to the graduate programs for these positions.

Teaching assistantships are based on merit and are awarded by the graduate chairs in conjunction with graduate faculty.

Dual Degree

It is possible to complete the MFA program and the MA in Visual and Critical Studies program as a three-year dual degree.

Incoming and current MFA students who wish to pursue the MA in Visual and Critical Studies must apply to the MA program before the end of their first year in order to complete the dual degree. Fine Arts students pursuing the dual degree will only be awarded a studio for the four contiguous semesters of MFA study.

Schedule of Classes

Please check the Course Schedule for current course offerings.

Access

All college facilities—shops, labs, spray booth, and the like—are available to all currently registered students who qualify for use.

Please see the appropriate Studio Manager in each area to gain access.

Thesis Format and Deposit Instructions

General physical format
The thesis must be in a format that fits on library shelves, such as a bound volume, upright standing container, or folder.

Dimensions: maximum of 12" tall, 11" wide, 3" thick

Media: should be comprised of archivally stable material, at least part of which must be readable by the naked eye without the use of a device; if the thesis is digital or audiovisual, it must be accompanied by representative samples in printed form. (Digital or audiovisual material that is no longer readable will not necessarily be retained by the library in future years.)

Surrogates: theses that do not meet the above format requirements should be deposited in the form of a surrogate that represents the thesis project, such as printouts, photographs, or textual descriptions.

Exceptions: the library will accept oversized theses or those not otherwise fitting the above requirements when faculty and the library director agree that the thesis is an outstanding work or example to be retained for historical and research purposes.

Identifying content
Each thesis must be accompanied by one or more sheets of paper that includes the following information presented legibly, using a permanent ink.

• a title for the thesis, or specified as "Untitled thesis"
• student's official name on record with the college
• program or department to which the thesis is submitted
• degree for which the thesis is being submitted
• names of faculty approving thesis
• date of thesis approval

Along with

• an abstract that is no longer than a single side of paper
• alternate name under which work is created if applicable (e.g. El Greco, Dave Eggers)
• year degree is being awarded if different from approval date
• year thesis was created if different from approval date

Submission
The granting department should deposit the thesis in the Simpson Library no later than three months after the degree is awarded.

Theses from the last five academic years are housed in Simpson Library; theses from previous years are housed in Meyer Library.

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Academic Policies

Grading Policies Academic Progress Undergraduate Degree Requirements Transfer Credit Policy for Undergraduates Graduation and Commencement Graduate Programs and Policies Academic Integrity Code

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Student Code of Conduct Use of Studios Parking Communications and Correspondence Campus Guidelines Drug-Free School and Workplace Program Reproduction of Student Work Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Policy on Discrimination Policy Regarding Individuals with Disabilities

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Emergencies on Campus Emergency Resource Information Escort Program Workplace Security and Anti-Violence Policy Crime Awareness and Public Safety Prohibited Unlawful Harassment and Retaliation

Academic Petitions Leave of Absence and Withdrawal Policies Tuition & Fees Tuition Refunds & Credits Declaration of Major Transcripts Change of Address/Name