Certificate Programs
The Graduate & Continuing Education Department is home to MassArt’s
Certificate and Professional training programs, such as Teacher Preparation.
Many students pursue admission to certificate programs by first enrolling in
Continuing Education courses. These provide an opportunity to build and strengthen
a portfolio for later review and admission to both certificate and degree programs.
Graphic Design Certificate Program (GDC) provides working adults with evening
classes, learning experiences, and the skills and competency to advance into
a career in graphic design. The program consists of 12 courses totalling 37 credits,
and usually takes 3 years to complete.
The Fashion Design Certificate Program is designed for those who wish to advance
their skills or careers in Fashion Design. The certificate consists of ten courses
including fundamentals and Master classes.
The Industrial Design Certificate Program is a streamlined program for students
who hold a prior degree in another discipline and now wish to enter the industrial
design profession.The program consists of seventeen 3-credit courses (51 credits).
The Teacher Preparation Program is a postbaccalaureate 24-credit program leading
towards Initial Licensure as an art teacher in Massachusetts and 32 other states.
