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    Ursuline College

    Bachelor in Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's)

    Pepper Pike, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Bachelor in Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's)

    Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

    Students create original artwork through hands-on studio work in drawing, painting, photography, and three-dimensional media. They engage in practical projects such as metalwork, ceramics, printmaking, and raku firing under faculty guidance. The programme emphasizes technical skill development and personal expression in a non-competitive environment. Students also participate in collaborative critiques and work with visiting artists.

    Focus areas include Drawing, Painting, Photography, Three-Dimensional Work, Printmaking, Ceramics.

    The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including foundation courses in studio arts, art history electives, and core curriculum requirements. Students complete advanced studio courses and participate in practicum-like experiences through studio projects and critiques.

    Graduates pursue careers in art and design practice, corporate or nonprofit marketing teams, and further study in art therapy or education.

    Applicants must submit a high school transcript, a portfolio of original artwork, and complete the online application. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for consideration.

    The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 84% of applicants.

    About Ursuline College

    Ursuline College’s campus community includes residential students, transfer students and learners from outside Ohio, with dedicated admission information for international students. Orientation Arrows guide new students through social events, activities and sessions that support the transition to campus life. Summer advising connects students with academic advisors, faculty members, new students and current Ursuline students while introducing the core curriculum and major requirements. Academic study spans undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Nursing is a prominent area, with the college listing a 100% nursing graduate employment rate post licensure and identifying The Breen School of Nursing & Health Professions in current college news. The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy concentration combines counseling education with visual and verbal expression. Students gain training in counseling and art therapy, with internship placements and service-learning opportunities in clinical, educational, medical and human service agencies. The program addresses work with individuals, groups and families from diverse backgrounds. Ursuline’s Catholic identity and history are connected to the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, who supported the college’s partnership with Gannon University. Gannon now provides financial stewardship and operational oversight while the institutions continue to operate independently during the merger process. Academic programs, athletics, tuition and scholarship policies are expected to remain unchanged in the near term. Students may also access selected Gannon opportunities, including Alternative Break Service Trips.

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