Programs in the Department of Art and Design lead to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), or the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees.

A major in Art Education leads to the B.S. degree. Students majoring in Art Education minor in Secondary Education.

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Two concentrations—Art History or Visual Arts—leading to either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree are available under an Art major.

The department offers a B.F.A. with a major in Art; students may choose between two concentrations: Studio orGraphic Design.

The Art Education program provides preparation for teaching at all grade levels for public, private, and charter schools K-12. The degree also offers other options to teach art in avenues such as private lessons, to organizations, or at places like museums or senior citizens centers. Majors also can work in art or art-related fields, as well as study at the graduate level. Possible job opportunities include

Advertising designer
After-school art program director/educator
Art critic/writer
Art director
Art teacher in K-12 schools
Consultant for art supply store or catalog
Director/teacher of art education programs at museums
Fine artist
Guest artist
Illustrator for children's books
Lifelong learning educator
Preschool or daycare educator
Private art instructor
Retail craft coordinator
Teaching assistant
Tutor
University professor
Web designer