Fort Hays State University - [FHSU], Kansas, Hays - Courses & Fees

Hays, Kansas

University Public College

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The Department of Art and Design offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree consisting of a minimum of 60 hours of graduate work.
This master’s program collaborates different areas of studio concentrations such as drawing, painting, sculpture, design, printmaking, ceramics, and intermedia.
The program is designed to provide professional competency for students pursuing or furthering a career as a studio artist, teacher, or in public roles.
Students must choose a studio area of concentration from the following: drawing, painting, sculpture, design (graphic design, photography), printmaking, ceramics, and intermedia.
The program consists of 60 hours which include 35 hours of Studio Major, 12 hours of Art History and Aesthetics, and 13 hours of Studio Art.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Feb 1, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$20572	$20572
Transportation fees	$1678	$1678
Health and Insurance	$1708	$1708
Books and Supplies	$1080	$1080
Other Fees	$4654	$4654
Total Fees	$26962	$26962

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	$7853

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Students must have passed a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 on the last 60 undergraduate credit hours.
Submission of English Proficiency Test scores is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

Official Transcripts
20 digital images (PowerPoint saved as a PDF
3 letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Resume
Financial form/ statement

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

Students require F1, J1 visas for full-time programs in this University
Applying for a student visa can take a lot of time and preparation.
Upon receipt of the necessary documents and pay the enrollment fee, the university will send the student the I-20 form.
This is the form that U.S. schools issue to international students to indicate they have met all admission requirements to enter that school.
The student must take this form with them when they apply to the American Embassy or Consulate for a visa.

Work-Study

Graduate students with high financial needs as determined by the FAFSA may be eligible to use Federal Work-Study for hourly employment. Assistantship positions cannot be funded with Federal Work-Study.
Hourly graduate work-study positions and the associated pay rate must be pre-approved by the Graduate Assistantship Office before the student may begin their employment.
To request work-study funds for the summer session, the student must complete a Summer Aid Application.
To be considered for work-study funds during the fall/spring, contact Financial Aid Services.

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates from the FHSU Department of Art and Design are highly sought after graphic designers, web designers, interior decorators, educators and more. Student's options are only as limited as to their imagination and their ambition. With an excellent academic program, strong faculty mentorship and connections throughout education, industry and the non-profit world, students will be more than ready to pursue a career in art.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020	Variable	Yes	N/A
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Aug 1, 2023
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123	$500	Yes	N/A