Caine College of the Arts

Dean: Nicholas Morrison
Location: Caine College of the Arts
Phone: (435) 797-7935
FAX: (435) 797-7941

The Caine College of the Arts is named in recognition and celebration of the generous contributions made by members of the Caine family to the arts at Utah State University and in northern Utah.

The college is made up of the following units:

Department of Art + Design
Department of Music
Department of Theatre Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies Program (participates in, along with colleges of Agriculture, Emma Eccles Jones Education and Human Services, Natural Resources, and Science; and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences)
Production Services

A listing of majors and degrees can be found under each department or program.

Admission and Graduation Requirements

Students accepted in good standing by the university are eligible for admission as pre-program students to some of the programs in the Caine College of the Arts (CCA). Some CCA programs require auditions prior to being admitted. Because of limitations of faculty or space, some programs within the college limit enrollment in their professional programs. Please see the departmental sections in this catalog for more information on admission and graduation requirements.

For further information, please see the Advising Center.

Objectives of Units within Caine College of the Arts

Department of Art + Design

The USU Department of Art + Design is committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and critical inquiry within a supportive academic community. Guided by a distinguished and actively engaged faculty, our programs integrate hands-on practice, meaningful mentorship, and rigorous research across nine specialized emphasis areas.

For more information see Department of Art .

Department of Music

The Department of Music at Utah State University is dedicated to fostering excellence in music performance, research, teaching, and therapy among its students, faculty, and the broader community. The specific objectives of the programs in music for the music major are fourfold: (1) to prepare licensed music teachers to serve effectively in elementary and secondary schools; (2) to prepare musically talented students for careers as professional performers and/or studio teachers; (3) to prepare board-certified music therapists to serve in educational and therapeutic settings; and (4) to prepare music students for graduate study in their areas of specialization.

For more information see Department of Music  

Department of Theatre Arts

The department of Theatre Arts supports the missions of Utah State University and the Caine College of the Arts by cultivating artistic and academic excellence, by contributing to the cultural enrichment of the university and surrounding communities through live theatre production, and by fostering respect for the arts through advocacy and professionalism.

Undergraduate students admitted to its programs are offered a solid foundation in general theatre studies, a working knowledge of the theatre and production practices, and specific training in acting, design, production technology or theatre education.  The department also offers graduate study in design for the theatre.

For additional information see Department of Theatre Arts .

FACULTY - Caine College of the Arts  
 

For non-specific department majors please select “Display programs for this school/college”.

Programs

• General Studies (Arts and Humanities) (Caine College of the Arts) - BA, BS