Dance (MFA)

Master of Fine Arts in Dance (Master's)

Master of Fine Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media

Minimum Credit Units

60 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The MFA program in Dance is a two-year degree emphasizing research in choreography and performance. Graduate students work alongside talented peers and undergraduates to create, collaborate and present their research. You will be mentored through the research process, which culminates in your thesis product. Additionally, individual works can be auditioned for integrated programs or produced separately. Teaching assistantships and preceptorships are available each semester, providing opportunities for you to gain experience in both studio and lecture class instruction. The Master of Fine Arts in Dance program prepares you to create, teach and lead in a range of professional settings, both nationally and internationally.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

88.89%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.743 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

33.33%

Enrollment % Female

66.67%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

16.66%