The University's arts exchange programs with Russia have enabled students in Dance to perform there, while Russian dancers and musicians have taught master classes for Towson students and performed for Baltimore audiences. Designed as a center for fine and performing arts education in the state of Maryland, the college trains talented men and women to pursue careers in the arts and communication. Because the creative process involves dialogue between teacher and student, programs are structured to allow for individual attention.
All programs provide a broad liberal education as well as specialized professional training.
Graduates of the College of Fine Arts and Communication find careers in many creative areas. An art history student can seek a career as an art critic, a gallery director, an art therapy specialist or a museum education program specialist, among others. Mass communication majors pursue careers in radio and television, advertising, newspapers, public relations, film, and governmental and non-profit organizations. An art major might seek a career as a teacher, interior designer, illustrator, graphic designer, or photographer. Dance majors seek positions as professional performers, university faculty members, or teachers in public schools and private studios.