Harding University
Department of Art & Design 
Paths to Visual Arts Careers  

BFA VAS

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Studio

Preparations for professional practice in studio arts  

BA Art

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Studies in general studio art, with electives that may be applied to a Minor

BA Art
with Licensure

Preparations to teach art at the K-12 level

BA Art

(art therapy track)

Art Major and Psychology Minor providing courses expected of Art Therapy graduate programs

This professional degree offers preparations for studio arts careers as well as for graduate M.F.A. studies.  

 
The student selects a “Primary Concentration” in one of 6 areas of studio art, and a “Secondary Concentration” in a wide assortment of studies selected to suit the student’s specific career goals.

Art GPA of 3.0 required.

This degree offers a general foundation in the visual arts through Art Core courses in drawing, design, art history and studio courses.  

The degree electives allow flexibility to go deeper into selected studio areas, to select other concentrations, or to complete a Minor.

Along with the art core and studio courses, Education program courses provide preparations for teaching licensure.  

The program includes a one semester Internship as an Art teacher.

This is not a separate BA degree but rather involves selecting a Psychology Minor and the appropriate mix of studio courses to build a portfolio of creative works to satisfy Art Therapy graduate program admission requirements.

4-Year Plan and Concentrations        03_2021

4-Year Suggested Plan                    2020a

4-Year Suggested Plan   

04_2021

4-Year Suggested Plan                               2021_02

HU Catalog Degree Requirements 21-22

HU Catalog Degree Requirements 21-22

HU Catalog Degree Requirements 21-22

HU Catalog Degree Requirements 21-22

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