EDUCATION FACULTY & ALUMNI

The Department of Visual & Performing Arts educates students in the fields of Music, Art, Theatre and Dance. The Department offers the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Arts in Music and in conjunction with the School of Education, the Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Minors in Visual Arts and Music are also offered.

The Department of of Visual & Performing Arts offers the following degree programs:

• Bachelor Degrees in Music
• Bachelor of Music in Church Music
• Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Science in Music Education (K-12)

Mission of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts

The mission of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts is to transform students into artistic leaders, scholars and entrepreneurs able to creatively use the arts as vehicles for social and economic empowerment for themselves and the global community. The Department embraces the University’s mission to inculcate in students the importance of life-long learning, character, and dedication to the free exchange of ideas and the Department strives to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

Goals of the Department

1. To prepare students for careers in the visual and performing arts
   
2. To provide experiential learning opportunities for student growth
   
3. To prepare students for admission to graduate or professional schools
   
4. To create an active community of students and faculty ready to explore all areas of the visual and performing arts
   
5. To develop student involved initiatives to enhance the aesthetic and cultural life of the university family and the community at large