This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2023-2024 VCU Bulletin. This edition includes all programs
and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program
approvals after the launch. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available
in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
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