Bachelor of Arts

Xavier's Bachelor of Arts degree (52 credit hours​) challenges students to create meaningful art that explores contemporary issues. An art degree is of special interest to students who desire to pursue beyond the other liberal arts disciplines and/or licensure for teaching pre-K through 12th grade art. Professional development of our students is promoted inside and outside of the classroom in all of our 11 areas of concentration.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (73 credit hours) differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree by its intensity, structure and required number of studio hours in art. It is a “higher degree” than the B.A. and acknowledges that its recipient had experienced a deeper involvement in art.

Concentrations Offered:

Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Pre-Art Therapy, Printmaking and Sculpture

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers excellent academics, research, diversity and inclusion and experiential learning.

We’re ranked among the Top 50 Colleges for Liberal Arts (College Factual).

The college averages nearly 400 graduates each year.

Ninety-eight percent of CAS students are employed, attending graduate school or working in service or volunteer positions within six months of graduation.

CAS offers 49 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs.

Medical school acceptance rate is twice the national average for public schools.