The Department of Craft and Material Studies offers a professionally oriented program that leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts with focus areas in ceramics, fiberwork/fabric design, glassworking, metalsmithing/jewelry or woodworking/furniture design. Within these areas of specialization, courses are designed to assist students in developing concepts, personal direction, and the necessary skills and technical competencies to enable them to pursue professional careers or graduate studies. In addition to the areas of study, students have the opportunity for a diverse education in the liberal arts and humanities. Students are encouraged to select courses in other schools at the university that will add to their general knowledge. A student may elect a minor area of study to be used to fulfill career objectives or to investigate a discipline of secondary interest. Students are admitted into the department after successful completion of the Art Foundation program or its equivalent.