The Department of Art program is devoted to the development of concepts, attitudes and skills in the visual arts within a broad university curriculum of liberal arts orientation. There are four objectives: profession training of artists and scholars in chosen areas of specialization, preparation for art educators, elective study for students in all areas of the university and service to the local communities as a source of cultural enrichment. The Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in art is a broad­based liberal arts degree that provides a cultural perspective with a strong foundation in studio training.