Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Art may choose a concentration in Studio Art, Art History, or Art Education. The Art Education concentration fulfills the Waiver Requirements of the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTCC) for the Single Subject Program in Art. The department also offers a minor in Art, Studio Art, or Art History.

In addition to the University's General Education requirements, students majoring in Art must complete one of the following major emphases: Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History.

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