VCU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Dance, the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association for Schools of Theatre.

Visual arts

Visual arts degree programs

Art education, art history, cinema, communication arts, craft and material studies, fashion (design and fashion merchandising), graphic design, interior design, kinetic imaging, painting and printmaking, and sculpture

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Art education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)

National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education, Virginia Department of Education

Interior design (bachelor’s degree)

National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Performing arts

Dance and choreography (bachelor’s degree)

National Association of Schools of Dance

Music (bachelor’s degrees)

National Association of Schools of Music

• Music education concentrations
National Council for Accreditation National Association of Schools of Music, for Teacher Education, Virginia Department of Education

Theatre (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)

National Association for Schools of Theatre