In the Fine Arts Department students gain advanced theoretical, performance, and production competencies for careers as educators and practitioners in the fine arts, music and foreign languages, as well as further study for advanced degrees. Successful students will graduate with a baccalaureate degree in Visual Arts or Music and a certification to teach (P-12) Visual Art, Instrumental Music or Vocal/Choral Music. Many successful graduates will go on to teach, while others will become accomplished in the music industry, arts administration, media production, design, international relations, business, and as performers and creatives. The professional applications of what you will learn in our department are almost endless! 

The interdisciplinary Fine Arts Department offers a broad liberal arts degree program, combining general education with studies in pedagogy and the practice of art and music – primarily ones the US State Department deems strategically important. To earn the degree and teaching certification, students majoring in this department will fulfill the College’s general education requirements, the Division of Education’s requirements, and major requirements, including a capstone exhibition or recital and thesis. Also, the State of Alabama requires students to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for teacher certification.