an MFA is a terminal degree
the MA says you're going to continue on for a PhD

-as an MA, I constantly get looked down upon by those with MFAs as not
"giving myself over to the art." Personally, I found many MFA programs to be
too limiting on the avenues of study one could undertake: usually only
allowing focus on one specific discipline. At the same time, too many MA
programs looked down on practical application, prefering instead for one
focus entirely on academic theory and not to "dirty one's hands" with actual
work.
Myself, I want to get my PhD now just so I can demand that people call me
"Doctor."
;)

Thomas M. Nealeigh
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Education Specialist
The Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 297-2679

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 8:30 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      What is an MFA?
>
> Can somebody please tell me the difference between an MFA and an MA? We
> have
> an MFA here who is often tooting the "I have a terminal degree" horn, and
> expects to be paid as if he holds a PhD, as well as the added bonuses we
> offer in order to attract terminal degree holders. It this true? Is these
> some sort of governing agency that defines just what is a terminal degree,
> or
> even defines what an MFA is? How does this relate to our industry?
>
> Kenya
>

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