Degrees
Majors
BA, Bachelor of Art in Art (120 credits)
This BA of Art is a traditional traditional liberal arts degree, which allows students to develop intellectual and creative strengths and plan for future careers within the learning context of the visual arts. These individuals gain a broad background overall that leads them to a college degree.
Individuals in this degree program develop their skill and knowledge through completion of selected courses in general education, studio art, and art history. Minor studies are often explored in this degree but not limited to Business (Marketing), Industry and Technology (Printing Industry), and Psychology.
Please Note: Students wishing to pursue a career in Art Therapy should seek their primary advisement from the Psychology Department.
BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art (126 credits)
Due to the extensive preparation, this degree is considered the "professional" art degree and prepares students to pursue a career or establish their own businesses in art. Graduates may sell their work through various art and craft show circuits, open their own galleries, accept free lance work for clients, or start their own Graphic Design agencies. Additionally, this program prepares students who wish to continue their education and acquire MA (Master of Art) or MFA (Master of Fine Art).
Concentration areas are available in Ceramics, Computer Art, Drawing, Fine Art Metals, Graphic Design, Painting and Watercolor, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
BSE, Bachelor of Science in Education (129 credits)
This degree is considered the "professional" degree for teaching in the K-12 schools within PA.
Some students are now opting to double major, hence graduating with the BFA and BSE degrees. This gives them additional studio art preparation and enhances their confidence in the art classroom.
Minors
Art History
The Art History minor is a program of study designed for the student who wishes to pursue a sequence of courses in art history in addition to those of his/her major field. For more information, please consult the Curriculum Record Form for an Academic Minor in Art History.
Art History MINOR is not available to Art Majors in BA, BFA and BSE.
Studio Art
The Studio minor is a program of study designed for the student who wishes to pursue a sequence of courses in studio art in addition to those of his/ her major field. For more information, please consult the Curriculum Record Form for an Academic Minor in Studio Art.
