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College of Arts and Letters

Undergraduate Programs

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in the College of Arts and Letters

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of the catalog.
2. The requirements of the College of Arts and Letters for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that are listed below:
a. Courses used to satisfy the University Integrative Studies requirement cannot be counted in the fulfillment of any other requirement.
b. The specific requirements, including a capstone experience, of a major leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the Departments of Art, Art History, and Design, and Theatre.
c. Credit requirement.
(1) At least 30 credits in courses at the 300 level and above.
(2) No more than 9 credits that are used to satisfy the departmental or interdepartmental credit requirement for a primary major, second degree, or additional major in the College of Arts and Letters may also be used to satisfy the departmental or interdepartmental credit requirement for another primary major, second degree, or additional major in the College of Arts and Letters.
d. A minimum grade–point average of 2.00 in courses in the major that count toward the degree. For example, a student with a major in Studio Art must earn a minimum grade–point average of 2.00 in the Studio Art courses that count toward the degree.
e. Experiential Education requirement:
(1) Students must earn a minimum of 3 credits in one of the following experiential education options through an associated course approved by the College:
(a) An approved internship
(b) An approved service/community engaged learning experience
(c) An approved undergraduate research or creative project directed by a faculty member
(d) An approved study abroad program
(e) An approved study away program