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The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
Complete at least 6 hours of thesis credit (Art 697).
9 add'l hrs art history
9
Complete 9 additional hours of art history coursework approved by the student's GPC/Chair. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Elective courses
9
Student must complete 9 hours of electives. The student must also complete 6 hours in drawing, either as part of the 15 hours of secondary specialization or as part of these electives hours. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Image documentation
In addition to the illustrative matter accompanying the written thesis, a minimum of five images must be deposited with the Department of Art for purposes of documentation. The candidates's thesis committee may recommend the collection of a thesis work for the Department of Art's permanent collection of art.
Oral examination
Student must pass an oral examination.
Secondary special
15
Student must complete 15 hours of courses from at least two studio areas other than the area of specialization. The student must also complete 6 hours in drawing, either as part of his/her secondary specialization or as part of the 9 hours of electives. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Select an emphasis
Student must enroll in one of the MFA in Art emphasis areas: ceramics, painting, printmaking, or sculpture.
Submit Thesis
Student must submit a thesis to his/her GPC/Chair. Regulations governing the style, format, paper, abstract and other matters may be found in "A Manual of Thesis and Dissertations" available in the Graduate School Office. After the oral examination has been accepted, the student must present to the Graduate School two unbound copies of the thesis. A copy of the abstract and the thesis binding fee receipt must accompany the copies of the thesis.
Thesis exhibition
Student must install a thesis exhibition with the advice of the student's thesis director.
GPA requirements
A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken.
Liberal Arts Dean's approval
This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by returning a completed Degree Application Form to the dean's office before the last day to add classes in the semester preceding the semester in which the stuent expects to graduate. The Dean's Office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met.
Student must complete 18 hours of sculpture course work as approved by his/her GPC/Chair.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.
