Overview

Throughout the Master of Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing from California Institute of Integral Studies , students have individualized sessions with faculty advisers and can enroll in four mentorships with art professionals to hone their craft or learn new skills. This one-on-one support helps to expand students’ creative range and prepare for the next steps as an art professional.

Career Paths

CIIS’ MFA curriculum is designed to help launch or expand your professional career as an artist and maker. Using the coursework as a guide, students have the opportunity to develop strategic tools and materials necessary to meet their professional goals.

Media

Coaching

Editing and publishing

Arts administration or non-profits

Education and academia

Arts advocacy and activism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Inquiry for Interdisciplinary Artists

Arts in Context

he Artist in the World: Preparing the Artist’s Portfolio

Arts Practice: Narrative Writing

Arts Mentorship

Elective

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

More details

International students are encouraged to meet priority deadlines due to additional time required for obtaining the student visa.

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Art Education View 51 other Masters in Art Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Minimum GPA: A GPA of 3.0 or higher in previous coursework is required. However, a GPA below 3.0 does not automatically disqualify an applicant and CIIS will consider a prospective student whose GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0. These individuals are required to submit a GPA Statement and are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions to discuss their options.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended where 7 or more credits have been earned.

Degree Requirement

Autobiographical Statement

Art sample

Vision/Goal Statement

Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26793 USD / year

≈ 26793 USD / year
Out-of-State

26793 USD / year

≈ 26793 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26793 USD / year

≈ 26793 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing.

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