What is the difference between the BA and BFA?
The BA degree is a liberal arts degree offered by the College of Arts & Letters in which you choose a major. The Art Department offers three majors: Art History, Art Education, and Studio Art with a minimum requirement of 42 credit hours in the major. In addition to the university general education requirements you must fulfill the college requirements which are (1) foreign language at the 201/202 level, (2) an additional history course, and (3) an additional course in social sciences. (Note that the courses in social sciences should be in different disciplines.) The BFA degree is considered a professional major degree and is recommended anyone intending to go on to graduate study (MFA). For the BFA you select a concentration in one of the following areas: (1) Drawing & Design, (2) Graphic Design, (3) Fibers, (4) Metalsmithing & Sculpture, (5) Painting, or (6) Print & Photo Media. You may only declare one concentration. This should be done when you finish your studio foundation courses
