Graduate Programs Admission
The Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Admission into the Art Therapy graduate program is competitive. Applicants must have (1) an undergraduate degree with transcripts that reflect 18 or more credit hours of studio art and 12 credit hours of psychology, including developmental and abnormal psychologies (2) a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, and (3) a portfolio of artwork that shows experience with different media and an ability to understand the motivations of one's personal art making process. Current admissions requirements, deadlines for admissions, application procedures, and information about financial aid are available on the website for Herron School of Art and Design.
The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art with Emphasis Areas in Ceramics, Furniture Design, Integrative Studio Practices, Painting & Drawing, Photography & Intermedia, Printmaking, or Sculpture
Admission into the program is competitive. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment and capability to
develop sustained creative activity as a visual artist at the professional level and the ability to complete graduate work.
Applicants must have:
1. An undergraduate degree, preferably a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a studio art emphasis from an accredited institution, but other backgrounds will be considered by the Graduate Admissions Committee
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3. A portfolio documenting past visual art work
Some otherwise qualified applicants may not have all the necessary coursework and background experience to prepare them to fully succeed in their graduate coursework. These persons will be required to make
up curricular deficiencies by enrolling in appropriate undergraduate courses prior to taking specific courses in the graduate program.
Complete, current admissions requirements, deadlines for admissions, application procedures, and information about financial aid are available on Herron School of Art and Design’s website.
Master of Design (MDes)Admission into the MDes graduate program is competitive. Applicants will be expected to hold baccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities of recognized standing prior to registering as graduate students. Applicants for the master's degree program should have achieved a 3.0 (out of 4.0) grade point average or higher for the baccalaureate degree or have other indicators of outstanding academic performance. The Visual Communication Design program at Herron encourages cross-disciplinary research approaches and experiences; and students entering the program are not required to have an established background in design or art. However, applicants who do not have a prior educational background in design or professional design experience may be required to successfully complete one or two semesters of foundational pre-graduate studies in design before being accepted to begin the MDes curriculum. Foundational pre-graduate courses in design may be offered for graduate credit, but the credit hours do not apply toward completion of the 60-credit hour requirements in the MDes degree. Decisions regarding admission into the Foundational Pre-Graduate program are made on an individual basis. Please visit Herron’s website for more information here.
Graduate application inquiries should be directed to:
Graduate Admissionsc/o Student Services OfficeIndiana University Herron School of Art and DesignIUPUI735 West New York StreetIndianapolis, Indiana 46202-5944317-278-9400Last update: March 2022
