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Degree Types

Which type of degree is right for you?

The Cliffe College of Creative Arts offers four types of undergraduate degrees in multiple areas of study, and graduate programs in music. Each degree type has specific requirements that are outlined in YSU’s Course Catalogor the University Graduate College Catalog.

In addition, the College offers numerous minors and certificates that students from other majors across campus may earn while they're pursuing undergraduate degrees in other colleges.

 

Undergraduate degrees

Degree types

Undergraduate degree requirements are detailed in the University Undergraduate Catalog.

 

The college offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in Audio + Music Production and Web & Digital Design (this program is offered collaboratively between the Departments of Art and Computer Science and Information Systems).

View list of A.A.S. majors and requirements

The college offers Associate of Arts degrees in art.

View list of A.A. majors and requirements

The College offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre.

View list of B.A. majors and requirements

The college offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in acting, graphic design, musical theatre, studio art, and theatre design tech.

Admission to the Acting and Musical Theatre concentrations is by audition only.

Upon successful completion of Foundation coursework, all studio art majors must complete a Foundation Portfolio Review. To continue in the Art program and before they may register for further studio art courses, students must pass the Foundation Portfolio Review.

View list of B.F.A. majors and requirements

Admission to all music programs is by audition only.

View list of B.M. majors and requirements

 

Minors + Certificates

Adding a minor or certificate to your academic program is an excellent way to customize your degree plans and specialize in areas in which you're interested. Cliffe College offers nearly 20 minors and certificates from which you can choose, and our flexible curricula make it possible for you to study what you love.

You might pursue a minor or certificate to explore a subject about which you're passionate or dive deeper into an area that will complement your major. Either way, a minor or certificate will help you build skills and prepare to achieve your life and career goals.

View list of minors, certificates + requirements

 

Graduate degrees

Degree Types

Graduate degree requirements are detailed in the University Graduate College Catalog.

 

The College offers the Master of Music (M.M.) in music education (fully online program) and performance.

Admission to all M.M. degrees includes specific music requirements.

View M.M. requirements

Jayme McKay

“The YSU art program has helped me grow so much as an artist because of the many incredible professors who taught me different ways to approach and improve my art process.”

- Jayme M. McKay, a Studio Art major concentrating in Interdisciplinary Studio Arts