Master of Arts Degree - New York - NY - New York - NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study - I1402

The M.A. curriculum is individualized, interdisciplinary and integrated. Along with the flexibility, freedom and creativity students will have in designing their programs of study, there are also specific degree requirements known as the Graduate Core. The primary adviser offers guidance in developing the program of study. The MA program adviser is available to work with a student in conjunction with his or her primary adviser.

Summary of Degree Requirements
Required

Total credits required for M.A. degree    40 credits
Classroom Credit Requirement    14 credits minimum (excluding graduate core)
Graduate Core    14 credits distributed as follows
Proseminar     4 credits
Review of the Literature     3 credits
Master's Thesis Seminar     4 credits
Master's Thesis and Defense     3 credits

Optional

Nonclassroom Study
Independent Study, Private Lessons, and Internship     12 credits maximum
Transfer Credits/Course Equivalency Credit     12 credits maximum