Bachelor in Visual and Performing Arts (Bachelor's)

Johnson C. Smith University has grown into Charlotte’s only HBCU, with a mission centered on educating, inspiring and transforming lives. Its work connects classroom learning with career preparation, community engagement and leadership. The university’s Golden Bull identity reflects a student community encouraged to make an impact among peers and in their communities.

Academic choices include business and public leadership, biology, chemistry, communication arts, computer engineering, computer science information systems, criminal justice, cultural studies, information systems engineering, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics, music, psychology, political science, public health, social work and sports management. Several programs connect study with practical application. Biology includes hands-on preparation for medical or scientific careers. Computer engineering covers microcontrollers and robotics, while computer science information systems combines computer science, information technology and business administration. Public health students can focus on community health or school health for grades K-12. Graduate and certificate options include a Master of Social Work and a Lactation Certificate Program.

The campus is at 100 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students can take part in NCAA Division II athletics, with 15 teams listed among the university’s quick facts. JCSU also provides an online application portal for prospective students. Admissions questions can be directed to admissions@jcsu.edu. International applicants should confirm application requirements directly with admissions, as the supplied university pages do not provide specific guidance for overseas students.

This field studies the visual and performing arts in a general, undifferentiated program. It may prepare students in visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Graduates may prepare for work in visual artistic media or performing disciplines. The program can support careers across a range of arts applications.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.