About the Department
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers
a major in the disciplines of art and music. In addition
to its primary role of providing professional and
pre-professional training to its majors and minors, the
department serves as a major cultural center and
resource for the University and offers a wide range of
concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, and
courses which promote the aesthetic development of
the community.
Central State University is an accredited institutional
member of the National Association of Schools of
Music.
The department offers programs leading to the
following degrees: the Bachelor of Arts in
Graphic Design, the Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, the
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, the Bachelor of
Music in Music Education, the Bachelor of Music in
Performance, and the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.
All majors and minors in the department are expected
to participate in co-curricular organizations and/or
activities of respective programs (e.g., art exhibits, concerts,
student organizations, professional organizations,
etc.).
All majors in the department must fulfill the General
Education Requirements as stated in the degree
requirements below (which vary depending upon the
degree) and the specific requirements of the college in
which the student is enrolled (College of Arts and
Sciences or College of Education). Students enrolled
in teacher education degree programs begin as majors
in the College of Arts and Sciences and then must apply
to be admitted to the College of Education. All majors
are required to pass the University writing proficiency
examination and the department comprehensive
examinations in the respective disciplines. Students are
responsible for knowing and adhering to published
schedules for the administration of the above tests and
for applying for graduation.
