This 60-unit plan of study emphasizes choreographic exploration and presentation in addition to preparing students for teaching careers in higher education. The program provides M.F.A. candidates with theoretical and practice-based study, teaching opportunities, production skills, and a thesis project focusing on the creation of original choreography. CSULB Dance has chosen to keep the M.F.A. degree small and selective in order to provide students with ready resources and mentorship. They seeks candidates whose experiences include professional-level investigation and choreography in dance beyond the baccalaureate level. Practitioners of any movement/dance genre are encouraged to apply to the M.F.A. in Dance degree program.
CSULB Dance works diligently to provide scholarships and award support for M.F.A. candidates, including the endowed Celeste Kennedy Scholarship for Graduate Dance Study and other competitive and merit-based College of the Arts funding. M.F.A. candidates with teaching experience may also earn income within the department by applying for part-time teaching positions beginning in their first year of study. M.F.A. candidates are usually assigned general education and non-major technique classes, which are offered in a variety of genres, in accordance with the candidate's area of expertise and experience.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Fine Arts |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | USD 70 |
| Tuition Fees | USD 14604 |
| Campus | Long Beach |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 58 |
| Duolingo | 115 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 63%
1201-1400
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