Department of Arts & Letters
The Department of Arts and Letters provides students with a number of opportunities to experience personal and creative enrichment while developing skills that will allow them to succeed in college and beyond. It is the home to classes in art and design, English, humanities, and foreign languages. The department also supports experiential learning opportunities, including exhibitions in our art gallery, the literary magazine Aurora, and internships under the supervision of faculty members.
Department of Arts and Letters Grade Policy
Students who declare a major or minor within the Department of Arts and Letters must earn a “C-” or higher for the final grade in any required class within the major or minor. If a “D+” or lower is recorded, the student must retake the course.
Department of Arts and Letters Transfer Policy
Since much of the art and design technology taught in the Department of Arts and Letters is constantly changing, caution is used in accepting transfer credits based on the age of the credits. Generally, a course must have been taken within 10 years of enrollment at the College. Some exceptions to this rule may be applied when the student is currently employed in the field. One-half of the total hours required for each of the department’s majors and minors must be taken at the College. Students may also choose to gain credit through a CLEP exam or CPL.
Department of Arts and Letters Student Requirements
To provide the opportunity for the department’s faculty to assess the students’ development, students who wish to complete the Art, Graphic Design, Media Art, or Pre-Art Therapy majors must meet the following requirements:
The student is required to participate in a meeting with the faculty of the department following the completion of a minimum of 30 credits in their major. Students will be required to submit at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting, a one-page reflection of their experience in the major and their goals, along with a draft of their resume. During their meeting, students are expected to have a digital presentation of their 10 best pieces of artwork or designs prepared. Meetings will be scheduled by the chair of the department.
The student is required to participate in an exhibition in the department’s gallery during their senior year. Students will submit to the faculty at least one week prior to the opening of the exhibition, an artist’s statement. Students are expected to display their best work in a professional manner. A presentation with the department faculty and seniors will also take place during the time of the exhibition. Exhibitions will be scheduled by the chair of the department.
The department offers the following majors and minors: