the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a concentration in:
ceramic sculpture, printmaking, or painting and
the B.A. in teaching Art in the public schools.

Fall 2007 now brings more ... a B.F.A. in Graphic Design

AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) both promote the Bachelor of Fine Arts as the preferred degree for students who want to enter professional arts fields.

NASAD states, "Liberal arts programs are the most common undergraduate degree in the United States. They place greater emphasis on general education and lesser emphasis on studio design and visual arts studies than professional degree programs. Normally, 30-45% of the total credits are in art and design, with the remainder being course work across a range of fields. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science are the usual degree titles ...
AIGA and NASAD do not recognize a four-year liberal arts degree in art or design as adequate preparation for entry as a graphic design professional."

So, with this understanding, it is with great excitement that Methodist University's Department of Art now offers students a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design!