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Art, B.A.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements


The major requires 48 hours as follows:

  • MFL 231, 232 or 240 Credits: (6)

Additional Requirements


  • Studio emphasis (21 hours), including at least 12 hours at the junior-senior level, or an art history emphasis to include 15 hours in junior-senior art history courses and 6 hours of art electives is required.
  • To complete the program, a total of 38 hours is required, including a second major, minor, or other approved program and general electives. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. To continue in the program, students must earn a grade of C or better in each art course in the major.

Curriculum Guide for Art (Studio Concentration) B.A.


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 18)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Science Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • MFL 231 Credits: (3)
  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Summer School I (Hours 3)


  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 17)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • MFL 232 Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (5)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • P3 Jr-Sr History Credits: (3)
  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • ART Emphasis Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Total Hours for Degree: 128


Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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