Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Massachusetts College of Art and Design accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Additionally, Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at Massachusetts College of Art and Design finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted		X
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Massachusetts College of Art and Design may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Massachusetts College of Art and Design?

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Massachusetts College of Art and Design directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

When choosing a major, Massachusetts College of Art and Design students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Art and Design offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Massachusetts College of Art and Design does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design Offer Online Classes?

✅ Massachusetts College of Art and Design has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design Offer AP Credit?

❌ Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken during high school.

Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design Have An Honors Program?

❌ Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design Require Internships?

❌ Students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Library

The main library on campus is the Morton R. Godine Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Massachusetts College of Art and Design have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design does not have any ROTC programs.

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