The Department of Art, Art History & Design is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Our programs are dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for pursuing lives as artists, designers, art historians and other professionals. Graduates will be creative, inquisitive, and well-rounded individuals, conscious of the important roles that artistic endeavor and intellectual pursuit play within their lives and throughout our culture. The department is an integral part of the interdisciplinary experience within the university and by virtue of its commitment to the highest standards in teaching, research, and service, is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the mission of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.