The Art Department is dedicated to fostering imagination and creativity in an environment that develops specialized knowledge and skills in a comprehensive and life-enhancing manner. Our intent is to integrate practical experience in art with an informed philosophy and to instill the ability to generate and communicate ideas in an articulate way.
The College offers the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art with concentration in Studio Art, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design. An Art Education Major is certified to teach art in grades K-12. Students seeking certification in Art Education are required to take at least half of their art courses at Mercyhurst College. A dual major in Art Education and Art Therapy is also available. Minors include the following: Art, Art Therapy, Photography, and Web Production.
