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The College offers the B.F.A. degree in studio art. A foreign language is not required. Students choosing an emphasis in drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking or general fine arts must take at least 75 credit hours in studio art (including 30 hours in the foundation art program). Students seeking K-12 art teacher certification take a minimum of 50 credit hours in studio art (including 30 hours in the foundation art program) and must fulfill the General Education Requirements in both the College of Education and the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
- Teaching 113
- Initial State Teacher Certification 60
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) 49
- Bachelor's 34
- Educator Preparation and Leadership (EDL) 110
- Fieldwork Included: Internship and/or Practicum 74
- School Teacher Certification 43
- DESE Art (Grades K-12) Certification 1
- Main Campus 133
- Art Education 1
- Elementary Education 22
- Middle School Education 14
- Secondary Education 38
- Certification 75
- Undergraduate 34
- Undergraduate 34