Master of Arts Degree

Comments about Master of Arts Degree - At the institution - New York - NY - New York

• Course description
  The M.A. curriculum is individualized, interdisciplinary and integrated. Along with the flexibility, freedom and creativity students will have in designing their programs of study, there are also specific degree requirements known as the Graduate Core. The primary adviser offers guidance in developing the program of study. The MA program adviser is available to work with a student in conjunction with his or her primary adviser.
  
  Summary of Degree Requirements
  Required
  
  Total credits required for M.A. degree    40 credits
  Classroom Credit Requirement    14 credits minimum (excluding graduate core)
  Graduate Core    14 credits distributed as follows
  Proseminar     4 credits
  Review of the Literature     3 credits
  Master's Thesis Seminar     4 credits
  Master's Thesis and Defense     3 credits
  
  Optional
  
  Nonclassroom Study
  Independent Study, Private Lessons, and Internship     12 credits maximum
  Transfer Credits/Course Equivalency Credit     12 credits maximum
  

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