
Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art
Create with Passion
Explore a world of artistic possibilities at Georgia Southern University’s Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art. From painting and sculpture to digital media and art history, we offer a wide range of programs to nurture your creativity and help you achieve your artistic dreams. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creative looking to expand your horizons, our department provides a supportive and inspiring environment for students to create with a distinct voice and discipline-specific artistic mastery.

Explore Your Artistic Journey with Georgia Southern’s Art Programs
Georgia Southern’s Art Department offers a diverse range of academic options to ignite your creativity and enhance your artistic skills. Whether you’re passionate about art history, studio art, graphic design, or art education, our programs provide a welcoming and inspiring environment to help you excel. Discover your path in the world of art through our various majors, minors, and concentrations.
Degree Offerings
Bachelors
- Bachelor of Arts in Art, Art History Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts in Art, Studio Art Concentration
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Art Education Concentration
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Animation Concentration*
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Studio Art Concentration
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design*
Masters
*These programs are only available at the Statesboro campus.
Accredited Programs
Pursue your undergraduate degree with confidence with our NASAD-accredited programs.
Campus Flexibility
Some programs are available on both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.
Career-Focused Degrees
Our degree options are designed to prepare you for a career that best fits your future endeavors and train you for the best career advancement opportunities.
Unlock Exciting Career Opportunities
At Georgia Southern University, our Arts and Humanities degree programs open doors to a multitude of exciting career prospects. Graduates benefit from strong earning potential, with average starting salaries above $40,000. Whether you’re passionate about design, film, journalism, theater, or fine arts, our programs provide a solid foundation for success. Join us and embark on a fulfilling journey where your love for the arts can lead to a rewarding career. Your future begins at Georgia Southern.
Accreditation

Georgia Southern University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Faculty Openings
Georgia Southern University is a distinctive combination of Southern charm and uncompromising academics. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving nearly 26,000 students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration, world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning opportunities.
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