Art & Design
Study Abroad Advising by Major: Art & Design
As students may complete general education requirements abroad, it is not necessary to study abroad on a program that is related to your major. However, many students find it interesting to take major or minor-related courses, as it gives them insight into how that field is approached in other parts of the world and it provides opportunities to take unique course options or field experiences not offered at MU.
Study Abroad can help students...
- Gain awareness of discipline from a different academic/cultural perspective.
- Develop skills from hands-on experiences abroad.
- Connect with the international community for future academic or career goals.
- Expand cross-cultural communication skills.
- Prepare for an increasingly diverse and international workplace and clientele.
While students in this major are not required to study abroad, it is highly encouraged. All recommendations on this webpage should be reviewed with an Education Abroad Advisor and then discussed with your Academic Advisor(s) in your major or minor departments.
The Office of International Programs and Service's Education Abroad Advisors recommend the following for students in this major who wish to study abroad:
1. Students in the BA, BFA, or BSE program should select which studio courses they want to concentrate in before studying abroad.
2. BSE Art majors that desire to study abroad are recommended to do so in their sophomore year or during a summer term if they wish to participate in a traditional study abroad or hands-on studio experience. Those that wish to complete a student teaching placement abroad would do so in their final semester at MU and should plan at least one year in advance.
3. BDES majors are required to complete an Intermediate Design Review after completing between 60 and 75 credits. BDES students can study abroad before or after this requirement.
The Office of International Programs and Service's Education Abroad Advisors recommend the following for students in this major who wish to study abroad:
1. Students in the BA, BFA, or BSE program should select which studio courses they want to concentrate in before studying abroad.
2. BSE Art majors that desire to study abroad are recommended to do so in their sophomore year or during a summer term if they wish to participate in a traditional study abroad or hands-on studio experience. Those that wish to complete a student teaching placement abroad would do so in their final semester at MU and should plan at least one year in advance.
3. BDES majors are required to complete an Intermediate Design Review after completing between 60 and 75 credits. BDES students can study abroad before or after this requirement.
The Art and Interactive & Graphic Design programs provide academic information on their department website, and curriculum sheets can be found on the Academic Advising website.
Which courses/requirements should Art and Interactive & Graphic Design majors/minors take at MU?
- Students should complete their Capstone Course at MU.
- BSE Art majors should complete their Professional Education block at MU, unless they are interested in completing their student teaching placement abroad.
Which courses/requirements can BA Art majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required courses (up to 9 credits)
- Required Art History courses (up to 6 credits)
- Studio courses
- Elective Art courses
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BFA Art majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Art & Design courses (up to 21 credits)
- Art History courses (up to 6 credits)
- Studio courses
- Concentration courses
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BSE Art majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Art & Design courses (up to 18 credits)
- Additional Art History courses (up to 6 credits)
- Required Studio Art courses (up to 15 credits)
- Studio courses
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BDES majors fulfill while abroad?
- Required foundation courses (up to 9 credits)
- Required Interactive & Graphic Design courses (with department approval)
- Required Art History courses (up to 12 credits)
- Concentration courses (up to 15 credits)
- General Education courses
General Notes: View the Academic Planning website for additional information.
- Students can earn Major Elective credit (3-6 credits) by completing an international internship.
- Semester Programs & Internships: Can automatically earn a waiver of two (2) general education categories: Perspectives and Cultural Diversity & Community.
- Summer Programs: Have the opportunity to earn a waiver of one (1) general education category: Cultural Diversity & Community.
Which courses/requirements should Art and Interactive & Graphic Design majors/minors take at MU?
- Students should complete their Capstone Course at MU.
- BSE Art majors should complete their Professional Education block at MU, unless they are interested in completing their student teaching placement abroad.
Which courses/requirements can BA Art majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required courses (up to 9 credits)
- Required Art History courses (up to 6 credits)
- Studio courses
- Elective Art courses
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BFA Art majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Art & Design courses (up to 21 credits)
- Art History courses (up to 6 credits)
- Studio courses
- Concentration courses
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BSE Art majors fulfill while abroad?
- Major Required Art & Design courses (up to 18 credits)
- Additional Art History courses (up to 6 credits)
- Required Studio Art courses (up to 15 credits)
- Studio courses
- General Education courses
Which courses/requirements can BDES majors fulfill while abroad?
- Required foundation courses (up to 9 credits)
- Required Interactive & Graphic Design courses (with department approval)
- Required Art History courses (up to 12 credits)
- Concentration courses (up to 15 credits)
- General Education courses
General Notes: View the Academic Planning website for additional information.
- Students can earn Major Elective credit (3-6 credits) by completing an international internship.
- Semester Programs & Internships: Can automatically earn a waiver of two (2) general education categories: Perspectives and Cultural Diversity & Community.
- Summer Programs: Have the opportunity to earn a waiver of one (1) general education category: Cultural Diversity & Community.
Major Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BA Art major is 24 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BFA Art major is 37.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BSE Art Education major is 30 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BDES Interactive & Graphic Design major is 37.5 credits.
Minor Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Studio Art minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Art History minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Fine Art Metals minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Photography minor is 9 credits.
Note: Transfer credit limitations include all credit earned from AP, domestic transfer (excluding PASSHE institutions), and study abroad.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BA Art major is 24 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BFA Art major is 37.5 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BSE Art Education major is 30 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the BDES Interactive & Graphic Design major is 37.5 credits.
Minor Credit Limitations:
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Studio Art minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Art History minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Fine Art Metals minor is 9 credits.
The maximum number of transfer credits that can be applied to the Photography minor is 9 credits.
Note: Transfer credit limitations include all credit earned from AP, domestic transfer (excluding PASSHE institutions), and study abroad.
Note: The programs listed below are just a small sample of programs to get you started in your research.
Semester Programs:
- ISA: Florence University of the Arts | Italy
- AIFS: University of the Arts London | England
- MU in Japan: Kansai Gaidai University | Japan
Summer Programs:
- ISA: Florence University of the Arts | Italy
- AIFS: University of the Arts London | England
Semester Programs:
- ISA: Florence University of the Arts | Italy
- AIFS: University of the Arts London | England
- MU in Japan: Kansai Gaidai University | Japan
Summer Programs:
- ISA: Florence University of the Arts | Italy
- AIFS: University of the Arts London | England
Students interested in studying abroad should start an Advising Checklist and discuss their interests with an Education Abroad Advisor.
Office of International Programs and Services: Lyle Hall First Floor
Email: Education.Abroad@millersville.edu
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