Minor Programs

The School of Art and Design offers two minor programs, outlined here. Please note that a student cannot both major and minor in the School of Art and Design; this means that these minors are available to students majoring outside of the School only. 

Minor in Art & Design

The minor in Art & Design provides students with a foundation of knowledge to better prepare them to use their creative abilities in today’s complex world. The advanced course selections are based on a student’s career goals and expectations.

The program is housed in the Joann Cole Mitte Art & Design Building. The building contains large, up-to-date facilities for Communication Design, Art History and Art Education. Spacious, modern studios are provided for Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Metals, Fibers, Sculpture, Ceramics and Photography. 

Minor in Art History

The School of Art and Design offers a Minor in Art History. 18 semester credit hours are required. This minor will offer students, who are interested in art history but do not want to major in it, the opportunity to acquire important visual and critical thinking skills central to the discipline.

We believe that the minor in Art History will help students increase their competitiveness in a job market where employees are particularly interested in well-rounded job applicants who not only have specific technical skills but also a wider understanding of history and culture.