On the undergraduate level, three degrees are available. The B. A. in art is a more general degree option that combines art history and studio art. Students interested in art education can pursue an undergraduate program of study leading to teacher certification. Developed with the School of Education, this program provides students with extensive studio training and a strong foundation in aesthetics and art history. It is a five- year program, with the last two years involving courses in education and student teaching.
Students graduate with a very competitive dual degree in studio art and secondary education.
On the graduate level, the department offers a 36-hour M. A. degree in studio art. Application deadlines for the graduate program are March 1 for the Fall semester and October 15 for the Winter semester. Summer semester submission is not available. Applicants are required to submit a slide portfolio as part of their application. Currently students from the United States and abroad are pursuing the advanced degree with emphases in photography, printmaking, electronic media and painting.