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Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. Nearly 400 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.
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We’re regularly named among U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities in the West. Our historic campus is within walking and biking distance of Chico’s charming, tree-lined downtown. Our graduates go on to become leaders in their careers and communities.
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A Chico State education is more affordable than almost any other four-year college. And our students graduate with some of the lowest debt in the country—so you can focus on your future, not loan repayment plans.
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When you’re a Wildcat, you’ll get so much more from your time here than simply a degree. You’re going to learn about yourself, your community, and the things that inspire you to step forward. Student life at Chico State is all about being active and engaged—building skills and memories you’ll carry with you well after graduation.
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College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Art BA

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Delivery Type
On Campus

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Art and Art History Department

Wondering whether an art degree might be right for you? Contact us with questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.

Phone: 530-898-5331
Email: art@csuchico.edu

The world needs artists! Kickstart your art career in a creative environment that supports artistic pursuits in new and traditional media and methodologies.

With options in art studio, art history, and art education, you’ll earn a degree and develop advanced skills in the specialization of your choice while enhancing your research and problem-solving skills. You’ll graduate ready to teach, pursue a graduate degree, or take the next step in your art. The programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Art students show their work at the A. Gallery

Pick Your Path

Your introductory courses include a solid foundation in art and art history, with the flexibility to explore and then specialize in the disciplines that appeal most to you via three options of study: Art Education, Art History, and Art Studio.

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Major Options

Choose from one of three options within the major, and then enjoy the opportunity to specialize.

The Option in Art Education
A direct path to California’s Single Subject Credential in Art, this option provides you with a subject matter competency in art, along with your degree—both of which are required for entrance into an approved California credential program.
The Option in Art History
Learn to think critically and globally about visual arts and culture. Your training will prepare you for a career in art history, working in museums, galleries, the academic world, or graduate school, and provide you with research and writing skills translatable to several fields of employment.
The Option in Art Studio
You’ll study and excel in eight forms of visual art—ceramics, drawing, digital media, glass design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture—providing you with the skills you need to engage in creative visual expression.

Career Options Abound

Our alumni teach at all levels, own galleries, and work as studio artists, museum curators, illustrators, fashion designers, and muralists. Others work in art publishing, art restoration, film production, graphic design, and more.

Get Your Work Out into The World

You bring a unique vision to the world, communicated in your work. Here, you’ll have several opportunities to share it.

Open Studios
Plan, organize, and promote your work each semester—an opportunity to practice the skills of a professional artist.
Real-World Experience
Our labs, shops, and foundry are equipped with everything you need to practice, explore, create, and innovate.
Peer Support
Nearly a dozen student clubs provide vibrant community, specialized support, and unique opportunities to learn and play.