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Ball State's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in art with an art history focus offers an extensive exploration of artistic traditions spanning ancient eras to modern times. Understanding art's historical development enhances any arts-related profession while forming an essential base for diverse humanities careers. Art history students at Ball State gain access to exceptional study abroad programs and hands-on experiences with the renowned David Owsley Museum of Art's collections - one of the country's premier university art museums. The curriculum examines pivotal moments in human cultural development through an interdisciplinary lens, connecting to literature, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religion, politics, economics, and cultural studies. This program strengthens both visual interpretation skills and communication abilities, significantly enriching a liberal arts education.
You should apply as a freshman undergraduate student if:
you have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start
you have not attended a university, college, or other postsecondary institution
you wish to earn a bachelor’s degree
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53
Dates and Deadlines - International Admissions must receive all your application materials by these dates for consideration for a specific term
Fall Term - application materials due by June 15th
Spring Term - application materials due by November 15th