The College of Fine and Applied Arts
J.Mark Estepp, Dean
In cooperation with other colleges of the University, the College of Fine and
Applied Arts strives:
1. To provide for varied interests, desires, needs, and abilities of students.
2. To provide a liberal education for all Appalachian students.
3. To expand cultural horizons and develop appreciation of ethical and
aesthetic values.
4. To prepare students for certain professions.
5. To prepare students for entrance into certain professional schools.
6. To provide sound foundations for students capable and desirous of advanced
study.
7. To prepare students for graduate study and research.
DEPARTMENTS
The College of Fine and Applied Arts consists of the following seven
departments:
Art
Communication
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health, Leisure and Exercise Science
Military Science
Technology
Theatre and Dance
NOTE: Although the requirement for most degree programs at Appalachian can
be met within the minimum of 122 semester hours, the student should be aware
that certain programs of study require additional hours. Students are advised
to check with the department of their intended major early in their studies.
Meeting graduation requirements is the student's responsibility.
DEGREES OFFERED
The College of Fine and Applied Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Science degrees. In cooperation with the College
of Education it offers the Bachelor of Science degree with teacher licensure in
Art Education (K-12), Child Development: Birth Through Kindergarten, Physical
Education (K-12), Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education, Technology
Education, and Teaching Theatre Arts, K-12.
To be admitted to the College of Fine and Applied Arts as a candidate for a
baccalaureate degree, a student must have:
1. Completed at least 30 semester hours.
2. A grade-point average of at least 2.00.
3. Completed ENG 1000 and 1100.
4. Been accepted by a department in the College as a major in that department.
5. Students moving from Orientation and Core Studies to the degree-granting
department must see the departmental chair for the purpose of being
assigned a faculty advisor.
A student who is a candidate for a teaching license must be admitted to the
teacher education program by the chairperson of the Department of Curriculum
and Instruction.
Calculation of the GPA (grade-point average) in the MAJOR is figured by using
only those courses listed under the "MAJOR REQUIREMENTS" section of each
checksheet. The repeat rule is observed.
ADVISEMENT
Advisement for the College of Fine and Applied Arts is available through each
department within the College. Each student is urged to visit the dean's office
for a graduation audit one semester prior to graduation.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
In order for a student to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of
Fine and Applied Arts, the following requirements must be met:
1. Completion of at least 122 semester hours with a grade-point average of at
least 2.00. A transfer student must have at least a 2.00 grade-point average
on all work at Appalachian.
2. Completion of core curriculum requirements.
3. Completion of six semester hours of a second year of foreign language or
higher. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures places students
at the level at which they are prepared to perform regardless of previously
earned units.
4. Completion of a major consisting of 40 semester hours from one of the
departments listed below:
Art Theatre and Dance
Students in Art must have a 2.00 grade-point in each ART course required in
the major. Students in Theatre and Dance must have an overall 2.00
grade-point average in the major; however, a grade of "B-" minimum is
required in certain courses depending upon concentration chosen (see
checksheet for specific requirements). Transfer students must complete at
least eighteen semester hours of work in their major at Appalachian.
Specific requirements for each departmental major preface the list of
courses offered by the department.
5. Completion of a minor consisting of 12 to 20 semester hours from a
department other than the Departments of Leadership and Educational Studies;
and Human Development and Psychological Counseling. Transfer students must
complete at least nine semester hours in their minor at Appalachian. The
choice of a minor should be made under the guidance of the student's
advisor.
Specific requirements for each departmental minor preface the list of
courses offered by the department.
6. Completion of electives to total 122 semester hours.
7. Completion of residence requirements.
8. Compliance with regulations concerning the settlement of all expense
accounts.
9. Recommendation of the faculty.
Meeting graduation requirements is the student's responsibility.
Students pursuing the B.A. degree are advised to refer to the section entitled
"Credit limitations" which apply to that particular degree.
A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree may qualify for a teacher's
license by admission to professional education courses through the office
of laboratory experiences in the College of Education and by completing all
academic and professional educational requirements for licensure.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE
1. Completion of at least 122 semester hours with a cumulative grade-point
average of at least 2.00. A transfer student must have at least a 2.00
grade-point average on all work at Appalachian.
2. Completion of core curriculum requirements.
3. Completion of a major as described by the Department of Art.
Students in Art must have a minimum 2.00 grade-point in each ART course
required within the major.
Specific requirements for this degree preface the list of courses offered by
the department.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
(without teacher licensure)
In order for a student to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of
Fine and Applied Arts, the following requirements must be met:
1. Completion of at least 122 semester hours with a grade-point average of at
least 2.00. A transfer student must have at least a 2.00 grade-point average
on all work at Appalachian.
2. Completion of the core curriculum requirements.
3. Completion of a major as described by the various departments offering
Bachelor of Science programs without teacher licensure:
Art
Communication
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health, Leisure and Exercise Science
Technology
In conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Fine
and Applied Arts offers the Bachelor of Science degree in child development.
Participating departments in the child development degree are Psychology
(Arts and Sciences), and Family and Consumer Sciences (Fine and Applied
Arts). The degree is housed in the Department of Family and Consumer
Sciences. For information regarding degree requirements for these two
concentrations, refer to the respective department.
Students must have at least a 2.00 grade-point average on all work in the
major. Transfer students must complete at least eighteen semester hours
of work in their major at Appalachian and must have at least a 2.00
grade-point average on all work in the major at Appalachian.
Specific requirements for each department major preface the list of courses
offered by the department.
4. Completion of a minor consisting of 12 to 20 semester hours (unless
otherwise designated) and from a department other than the Departments of
Leadership and Educational Studies; and Human Development and Psychological
Counseling. (Transfer students must complete at least nine semester hours
in their minor at Appalachian.) The choice of a minor should be made under
the guidance of the student's advisor.
Specific requirements for each departmental minor preface the list of
courses offered by the department.
5. Completion of electives to total 122 semester hours.
6. Completion of residence requirements.
7. Compliance with regulations concerning the settlement of all expense
accounts.
8. Recommendation of the faculty.
Meeting graduation requirements is the student's responsibility.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
(with teacher licensure)
For the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with teacher
licensure, refer to that section in the index.
INTERNSHIPS
Opportunities are available for students to become involved in internships
associated with the academic disciplines represented by all the departments in
the College of Fine and Applied Arts. These internships provide students with
on-the-job experiences in many areas of endeavor and allow them to earn
academic credit which is applicable toward their degree. Students interested in
pursuing this valuable educational opportunity should contact either their
departmental advisor or the departmental office. Consult the catalog statement
which describes the student internship program.