BA in Art

What you will learn in the BA in Art at Southern Miss.

At its core, the Art BA is a degree in creative problem solving that is strongly grounded in the visual arts presented within a liberal arts framework. It provides an opportunity for students whose interests lie beyond a specific media focus. Instead, it emphasizes breadth of studies in the visual arts and humanities, the natural and physical sciences, the social sciences, and foreign language. This flexibility allows students to articulate and make connections between disciplines, providing a natural fit for students pursuing a double major in another field. Career options include advanced graduate study in the Humanities or employment in the arts, law, medicine, or any field that requires critical thinking and visual skills.