The Department of Fine Arts offers sound, relevant programs for diverse and motivated students that stimulate optimal academic and artistic achievement. Students are provided with a supportive academic and artistic environment that promotes excellence, creativity and experimentation.

The department also provides instruction in art and music for students in all other disciplines as part of the university’s general core requirement, and to promote the study and enjoyment of the arts as necessary for healthy and enriched living. Faculty members are committed to teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and service.

Graduates will be prepared to teach in grades K-12 in public schools, pursue graduate study, work in the music business and allied fields or work as artists and designers.