College of Arts & Architecture
ETM Procedures
To discuss how to enter this college/major, contact the appropriate Academic Advising Center.
ETM Requirements
College
Entrance to general status in the college is only possible for first-year applicants in Integrative Arts and Art History. All majors except Art History require a talent review. Access to these majors via the eLion Entrance-to-Major application is not possible.
| Major | CGPA | Credits/Courses/Grades Criteria | Additional Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (BARCH) | 2.00 |
Change of major for fall semester only; change of campus from a Commonwealth Campus to University Park approved after change of major |
|
| Art, General Status (AAART) | 2.00 |
All students from outside the school enter this status before declaring ARTBA, ARBFA, A ED and IDS |
|
| Art (ARTBA) | 2.00 | ||
| Art (ARBFA) | 2.00 | Art major studio courses, each with a grade of C or higher | |
| Art Education (A ED), Schools Option (SCHLS) * | 3.00 | 48 credits Courses required:
|
Qualifying scores on the PECT-PAPA reading, writing, and mathematics tests 80 hours of education work experience See Teacher Education Programs for additional criteria |
| Art History (ART H) | 2.00 | Change of campus from a Commonwealth Campus to University Park depends on course offerings at the student's campus of enrollment | |
| Graphic Design, General Status (AADES) | 2.00 | Successful review of design problem and writing sample | |
| Graphic Design (GD) | 2.00 | Courses required:
|
Successful portfolio review |
| Integrative Arts (INART) | 2.00 | Must have a degree plan approved by department adviser; see Integrative Arts website | |
| Interdisciplinary Digital Studio (IDS) | 2.00 | Successful portfolio review | |
| Landscape Architecture (LARCH) | 2.00 |
Change of major for fall semester only; change of campus from a Commonwealth Campus to University Park approved after change of major |
|
| Music, General Status (AAMUS) | 2.00 |
All students from outside the major enter this status before declaring MUSBA, MUSBM, MU ED, or MUBMA Change of campus from a Commonwealth Campus to University Park approved after change of major |
|
| 2.00 | Departmental evaluation |
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| Music Education (MU ED) * | 3.00 | Courses required:
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Departmental evaluation Qualifying scores on the PECT-PAPA reading, writing, and mathematics tests 80 hours of education work experience Passing scores on Vocal Musicianship Proficiency Exam Primary Level IV on applied instrument See Teacher Education Programs for additional criteria |
| Musical Arts (MUBMA) | 2.00 | Departmental evaluation |
|
| Musical Theatre (THRMT) | 2.00 | Successful audition | |
| 2.00 |
Notes
Courses in bold require a grade of C or better.
* CGPA, PRAXIS, and 80-hours requirements must all be met by end of third semester; course requirements must be met by end of fourth semester
