CSUB California State University Bakersfield
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art

Bakersfield, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art offers an immersive experience in various artistic disciplines, enhancing both creativity and critical thinking. Students engage with different media and techniques, preparing them for diverse paths in the art world.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as artists, art educators, gallery curators, or art therapists. They may also find roles in art administration, museum management, and graphic design.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Art may choose a concentration in Studio Art, Art History, or Art Education. The Art Education concentration fulfills the Waiver Requirements of the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTCC) for the Single Subject Program in Art. The department also offers a minor in Art, Studio Art, or Art History.

In addition to the University's General Education requirements, students majoring in Art must complete one of the following major emphases: Studio Art, Art Education, or Art History.

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