The MFA in Painting consist of 60 semester credit hours, with a requirement of at least three semesters in the program with one academic year in residency as a full time student. The course work includes:

Painting Courses 35-40 credits
Support studio courses 3-10 credits
Art History 9 credits
Electives 11 credits

There is a graduate seminar to assist in the success of the graduate experience as well as prepare the student for careers in their field.
Visiting artists are a vital part of the program and there are many lectures and workshops each year. Recently, the following have come to campus: Joan Boyden, Howard Rogovin, Janet Sorenson, Martha Horvay, and Bryon Bruening.