The MAPH degree requires three quarters of study beyond the BA. All MAPH students take the MAPH Core Course: Foundations of Interpretive Theory in their first quarter of graduate study. The Core starts two weeks prior to the beginning of Autumn quarter and is only offered in the Autumn. In addition to the Core, students take eight classes, three per quarter, over the course of the year. 

After completing the Core Course, MAPH students must take MAPH 30200/30400, the Thesis Writing Workshop, which takes place in Winter and Spring. Students consult with their Preceptors and Advisors about their planned course of study outside of these required courses.