The University of Southern Miss issippi The University of Southern Mississippi's Department of Art is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Curricula leading to the degree of bachelor of fine arts are offered in art education, drawing and painting, graphics communication, and three-dimensional design. Curricula are also available in art leading to the degree of bachelor of arts in art and the bachelor of arts in museum studies.
Minor programs are available in art.
The National Teacher Examination is required for all students with an emphasis in art education. Professional and student exhibitions are continuously on view in the USM Museum of Art.