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The Master of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 60 credits. A maximum of six credits of graduate-level coursework can be transferred from another institution. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.
The curriculum combines core transdisciplinary-led studios, seminars, and electives offered throughout Parsons and in other schools and colleges of The New School.
For a complete listing of courses and course descriptions, visit the university course catalog.
| First Year Spring | |
|---|---|
| PGTD 5101 Practice Studio II | 6 |
| Students should explore their elective options with their advisors to create a coherent study plan. | 9 |
| Subtotal | 15 |
| Second Year Fall | |
|---|---|
| PGTD 5200 Thesis Studio | 6 |
| PGTD 5210 Convening II: Proposition | 1 |
| PGTD 5220 Thesis Seminar | 3 |
| PGTD 5230 Professional Communication | 3 |
| Students should explore their elective options with their advisors to create a coherent study plan. | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 |
| Second Year Spring | |
|---|---|
| PGTD 5010 Thesis Forum | 3 |
| PGTD 5201 Thesis Synthesis | 9 |
| PGTD 5211 Thesis Writing Lab | 1 |
| Subtotal | 13 |
- Total Credits
- 60
