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Master of Fine Arts - Dance

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach campus — Long Beach, California, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 17,922
Application Fee
USD 70
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This 60-unit plan of study emphasizes choreographic exploration and presentation in addition to preparing students for teaching careers in higher education. The program provides Master of Fine Arts candidates with theoretical and practice-based study, teaching opportunities, production skills, and a thesis project focusing on the creation of original choreography. California State University, Long Beach Dance has chosen to keep the M.F.A. degree small and selective in order to provide students with ready resources and mentorship. They seeks candidates whose experiences include professional-level investigation and choreography in dance beyond the baccalaureate level. Practitioners of any movement/dance genre are encouraged to apply to the M.F.A. in Dance degree program. California State University, Long Beach Dance works diligently to provide scholarships and award support for Master of Fine Arts candidates, including the endowed Celeste Kennedy Scholarship for Graduate Dance Study and other competitive and merit-based College of the Arts funding. M.F.A. candidates with teaching experience may also earn income within the department by applying for part-time teaching positions beginning in their first year of study. M.F.A. candidates are usually assigned general education and non-major technique classes, which are offered in a variety of genres, in accordance with the candidate's area of expertise and experience.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 17,922
Application fee
USD 70
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
15 March 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Long Beach campus

Long Beach, California, United States

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

The California State University (CSU) - the nation’s largest comprehensive university with 23 unique campuses serving approximately 482,000 students and employing more than 53,000 faculty and staff. Since 1961, the CSU has provided an affordable, accessible and high-quality education to 3.8 million graduates throughout California. While each campus is unique based on its curricular specialties, location and campus culture, every CSU is distinguished for the quality of its educational programs. All campuses are fully accredited, provide a high-quality broad liberal educational program and offer...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.