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The Department of Art and Design has four comprehensive undergraduate degree programs and a minor in art. The undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in studio art, the Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in interior design, and the Bachelor of Arts with a major in art. The BFA degrees with majors in art and interior design are professional degrees. The goal of the professional programs is to develop the knowledge, skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of an artist, designer, or educator, and to prepare students who may be interested in pursuing graduate studies. The program of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in art enables students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies expected of those holding a liberal arts baccalaureate degree with a major in art and allows the flexibility to design a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum that may include a minor outside of art.

The Bachelor of Arts program with a major in history has numerous desired outcomes. Examples of the outcomes include the following:

To demonstrate the ability to listen and to read in Spanish at the advanced level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines. To demonstrate the ability to speak and to write in Spanish at the advanced-low level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines. To demonstrate knowledge of cultural universals and trends as well as specific similarities and differences between Hispanic and American cultures, including both non-verbal and verbal aspects. To demonstrate knowledge of major historical events and their role in the development of the Hispanic cultures as well as knowledge of the major literary and artistic works of those cultures. To demonstrate the ability to use technology for research purposes and as a means of communication with the various areas of the Spanish-speaking world.

1 All core classes with an ENGL prefix ( ENGL 1101 , ENGL 1102 , ENGL 2060 , ENGL 2080 , ENGL 2111 , ENGL 2112 , and  ENGL 2113 ) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. 2 Student may choose one of the above courses not taken in the Humanities area. 3  3 hours will count in the Humanities area if student begins foreign language classwork at the 1001 level.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music is a 120-hour liberal arts degree program. Students must meet all requirements established by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of the Arts, including a foreign language sequence. Students may select guided electives outside of music to develop a minor in another discipline.

Overview This liberal arts degree with a major in art enables students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies expected of those holding a liberal arts baccalaureate degree in art. This degree differs from the Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in that it allows the flexibility to design a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum that may include a minor outside of art. Candidates for this degree must meet all requirements set by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of the Arts, including a foreign language sequence (6 hours or 2 courses, see catalog requirements). In addition to the required art studio and art history requirements (57 total hours), the BA degree offers flexibility in course work with 6-18 hours of electives in art studio or art history and 6-18 hours in guided electives outside of art (6 of the hours outside of art must be comprised of course work at the 3000 or 4000 level). These two areas should total 24 hours of credit. Ultimately, the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in art is a versatile degree for art students interested in foreign languages and in investigating subjects outside of art. The BA with a major in art may be an appropriate selection for students who want to craft an interdisciplinary path in order to create unique perspectives into making, presenting, and engaging with visual culture. This degree may also be an appropriate selection for a transfer student or a change of major, as the interest that motivated the earlier course of study can be used to enhance this versatile degree. The BA degree is also an appropriate degree choice for students who are interested in preparing for advanced specialized degree programs. This is a 120-hour degree program.

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Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology Course List Code Title Hours Core Curriculum 60 Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum) 42 Core Field of Study PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 ACED 2400 Computer Technology for the Workplace 3 or  CS 1000 Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications PHIL 2010 Fundamentals of Philosophy 3 or  PHIL 2020 Principles of Logic and Argumentation Select three courses in the same foreign language 9 Upper level requirements are the same for the B .A. and B .S. degrees Upper Division Courses Required for the Major 39 Select one of the following: 3 PSYC 3200 Child Psychology PSYC 3210 Adolescent and Young Adult Psychology PSYC 3220 Adult Psychology and Gerontology PSYC 3500 Statistical Methods in Psychology 3 PSYC 3600 Experimental Psychology 3 PSYC 3900 Tests and Measurements 3 PSYC 3400 Abnormal Psychology 3 or  PSYC 3450 Theories of Personality Select two of the following: 6 PSYC 3300 Introduction to Behavior Modification PSYC 3700 Rehabilitation Psychology PSYC 3710 Social Psychology PSYC 3800 Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYC 3850 Psychology and Law PSYC 3110 Educational Psychology PSYC 3130 Educational Psychology for Teachers of Adults PSYC 4100 Physiological Psychology 3 or  PSYC 4150 Sensation and Perception Select one of the following: 3 PSYC 4000 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 4050 Psychology of Learning PSYC 4025 Human Memory Select one of the following: 3 PSYC 4900 History of Psychology PSYC 4950 Senior Seminar PSYC 4991 &  PSYC 4992 &  PSYC 4993 Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II and Senior Thesis III Select three of the following: (not taken to fulfill above requirements) 9 PSYC 4000 Cognitive Psychology PSYC 4025 Human Memory PSYC 4050 Psychology of Learning PSYC 4100 Physiological Psychology PSYC 4150 Sensation and Perception PSYC 4400 Psychology of Gifted and Talented PSYC 4500 Special Topics in Psychology PSYC 4600 Psychology of Sex PSYC 4800 Introduction to Clinical Practices PSYC 4900 History of Psychology PSYC 4950 Senior Seminar PSYC 4991 &  PSYC 4992 &  PSYC 4993 Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II and Senior Thesis III Guided Electives 21 Must include at least 6 hours of courses numbered 3000 or above in a single discipline outside of Psychological Science Total hours required for the degree 120 Note: Students, in consultation with their advisor, will take an additional series of courses, possibly a minor, that will further differentiate between the B.A. and the B.S. degrees. These electives will also allow for increased skill development that will help the student continue on to a graduate or professional school or to obtain employment in a career not requiring post-baccalaureate training. Although only 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 courses are required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the student should not assume the minimum to be the maximum. I/O Psychology Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track The Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track is an undergraduate-to-graduate degree program. Students in this track will complete 9 graduate hours that will count toward the completion of the B.A. or B.S. in Psychology. These 9 hours may be applied toward the completion of degree requirements for the Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology degree at Valdosta State University upon graduate admission. To be admitted, students must have completed at least 60 credit hours, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must submit the Undergraduate-to-Graduate application to the I/O Psychology program Coordinator. Once admitted, a specific course of study will be developed with the student's advisor. Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate will count toward the 120-hour graduation requirement but will not count toward the student's undergraduate GPA or the calculation of academic honors. Upon acceptance into the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing. Students who do not maintain good standing or who do not wish to continue with the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track may complete the remaining requirements for the B.A. or B.S. in Psychology. Students interested in continuing their graduate education may apply for admission to the M.S. in I/O Psychology program in their senior year or upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Students in the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track will not be required to take additional admission tests but must meet all other graduate admission requirements. Students who have completed the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track will complete an additional 27 credit hours of graduate IOPY classes to meet the M.S. in I/O Psychology degree credit hour requirement. Upon application to the Graduate School, students who have made a "C" or less in any of their graduate courses taken as undergraduates will be subject to the M.S. in I/O Psychology Retention Policy regarding deficiency points. I/0 Psychology Accelerated Undergraduate-to- Graduate Track Requirements

B.A. Biology The B.A. degree with a major in biology is ideal for students pursuing a double major or minors, those with cross-disciplinary interests, or students who do not require the additional math, chemistry, and physics coursework requirements found in the B.S. degree with a major in biology. For instance, most allied health programs do not require a full year of organic chemistry, calculus, or even physics. For many students, the B.A. in Biology offers a more appropriate and flexible alternative to the B.S. degree. Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track Contingent upon acceptance into the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track, students wishing to pursue a Master of Science in Biology at Valdosta State University may take up to 9 semester hours of graduate-level coursework (courses numbered 5000 or above) that will count toward Biology electives or general electives for the undergraduate degree. Acceptance into the Accelerated track requires: 1. Written notification by a Biology faculty member to the Biology Graduate Program Coordinator of her/his willingness to serve as the student's thesis advisor; 2. Completion of 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework, at least 18 hours of which is in Biology; and 3. An overall GPA in undergraduate coursework of at least 3.0. Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate will count toward the 120-hour graduation requirement but will not count toward the student's undergraduate GPA or the calculation of academic honors. Upon acceptance into the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track in Biology, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing. Students who do not maintain good standing or who do not wish to continue with the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track in Biology may revert to their original track to complete the remaining requirements for the B.A. in Biology.

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