专注于视觉研究的美术学士学位（通往美术老师认证）使毕业生为当今老师所面临的现实做好准备。该计划通过研究多种多样的视觉文化来强调当代理论和艺术家。在学生教学之前，学生要在公立学校和社区环境中参加野外实习。根据JT＆Margaret Talkington视觉与表演艺术学院的规定，该课程需要55个学期的工作室艺术和艺术史学习，27-33个学期的专业教育以及41-51个学期的一般要求。视觉学习（通向教师认证）所需的最少小时数总计为123学分。毕业至少需要40个学分的初级和高级课程。
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in visual studies (leading toward art teacher certification) prepares graduates for the realities facing teachers today. The program emphasizes contemporary theories and artists through the study of multiple and diverse visual cultures. Prior to student teaching, students participate in field practica in public schools and community settings. This program requires 55 semester hours of studio art and art history, 27-33 semester hours of professional education, and 41-51 semester hours of general requirements as stipulated by the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts. The minimum number of hours required for visual studies (leading toward teacher certification) is a total of 123 credit hours. A minimum of 40 credit hours of junior- and senior-level courses are required for graduation. The School of Art is committed to providing a stimulating and challenging environment that will develop creative and scholarly potential in students, support faculty members in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and research, serve public and professional constituencies, and promote intercultural understandings through art. Degree programs engage students in art through an examination of contemporary, historical, and cross-cultural issues, ideas, and actions in relation to multiple, diverse, and global visual cultures. The School of Art emphasizes exhibition opportunities, contemporary technologies, critical discourse, and interdisciplinary opportunities. The school offers students the opportunity to minor in art history, studio art fine art photography or transmedia. Non-majors who desire experience in the visual arts as part of their liberal education will find a varied selection of course offerings.