Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Minneapolis College of Art and Design does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 66% of students who start college at Minneapolis College of Art and Design complete all the credits required within six years.

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

Reminder: Minneapolis 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.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Minneapolis 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

When choosing a major, Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. At Minneapolis College of Art and Design, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Minneapolis College of Art and Design directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design Offer Online Classes?

✅ Minneapolis College of Art and Design true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Minneapolis College of Art and Design true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

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

❌ Minneapolis College of Art and Design false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design Require Internships?

❌ Minneapolis College of Art and Design studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Library

The main library on campus is the MCAD Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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

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

ROTC

Does Minneapolis 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 college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

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

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