Steven J. Peters, Dean
Davis Hall, Station 6663
telephone: (205) 665-6663
fax: (205) 665-6658
e-mail: speters3@montevallo.edu

Departments

• Art  
• Communication  
• Music  
• Theatre  

Mission

The mission of the College of Fine Arts is to prepare students as visual artists, performers, musicians, arts educators, and communication scholars and practitioners. The College provides instruction and cultural experiences fundamental to the liberal education of Montevallo students, as well as aesthetic enrichment for the citizens of central Alabama.

Degree Programs

The College of Fine Arts guides arts and communication majors in aligning their creative skills with a pathway into a creative career. The College creates opportunities for all students to participate in and experience the arts in a liberal arts environment. UM offers degrees in Art, Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Music and Theatre with Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degrees.

General Education

Bachelor of Arts

In addition to the General Education curriculum, students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the second-year course sequence in French, German, or Spanish.

Bachelor of Science

Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree must complete a total of 18 or more credit hours in mathematics and science.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Students seeking the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree should refer to the specific General Education requirements outlined under the Department of Art  or the Department of Theatre  sections.

Bachelor of Music

Students seeking the Bachelor of Music degree should refer to the specific General Education requirements outlined under the Department of Music  section.

Accreditation

The University of Montevallo is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).