In addition to taking courses in art history and aesthetics, students work closely with faculty to prepare a thesis project in their area of concentration. Through "Seminars in Contemporary Issues," current exhibitions, artists' writings, theory and criticism, students and faculty make full use of the University's unique position near the vast resources of New York City's museums, galleries and alternative spaces. The beautiful LIU Post Campus, with its 307 acres of lush lawns, gardens and historic mansions, is an inspirational setting for creative endeavors. The professionally equipped studios and facilities are first-rate and include the Hillwood Art Museum, the Hutchins Gallery, the Student Art League Gallery, the Ceramics Center and the Sculpture Building. The program provides abundant opportunities for networking with potential employers in the city-wide art scene.

Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. The candidate must have completed an undergraduate major in Art or must have a minimum of 57 credits plus 12 credits in Art History. All M.F.A. applicants specializing in photography must have a working knowledge of digital imaging upon entering the program. Students who do not meet these requirements are welcome to discuss their options for admission with the graduate advisor. A portfolio, evaluated by the Art Department faculty, is required for admission. The portfolio should contain 15 to 20 samples of your most recent work and a numbered inventory list. Samples can be original works or digital images of works submitted in PDF format or on a flash drive. Photography applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio of 20 original prints. Priority is given to portfolios received by March 15 for admission the following fall. Portfolios received after March 15 are reviewed on a space-available basis. After the portfolio has been submitted for review, students can apply for Graduate and Academic Assistantships. Please see below. Personal artist statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study. Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program. Transfer Credits: If pertinent to the applicant's plan of study, a maximum of 12 graduate credits with a grade of B or better may be transferred from another university's graduate program (15 credits from within LIU). The transfer will take place after the completion of 15 credits within this program but the request must be made at the time of the original application to the degree program and must be approved by the Graduate Advisor. IELTS/TOEFL.