Online Degrees/Programs
You can now complete a degree online; full-time or part-time, whenever and wherever it is
convenient to you. You can also complete an Online Award of Completion program for personal
enrichment, with the option of taking Academy of Art University classes in person or via the web.
The following information will describe the degrees and programs that are available. Information on
additional individual online classes, admissions requirements, application procedures, tuition,
financial aid, and advising can also be found on this web site. Online Education is growing
rapidly, so remember to keep checking here for our latest degrees and programs. To view a list of
all schools/disciplines, visit our
majors page.
WASC Accreditation
The Academy of Art University is proud to announce that it has been granted regional
accreditation by the Senior Commission of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of the six regional associations that accredit public and
private colleges and schools in the United States.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation will aid the Academy of Art
University in developing and sustaining its world-class education, and will continue to assure the
educational community, the general public, and other organizations that the Academy of Art
University is committed to achieving the highest standards of educational quality and
effectiveness.
Read more about what this means for the
Academy of Art University.
Accreditation for Online Programs
The Online degree programs at the Academy of Art University are accredited. All online Associate
of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Master of Fine Arts (excluding Architecture) programs are
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The BFA in Interior
Architecture and Design program delivered online is not currently accredited by the Council for
Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). However, WASC has approved the online BFA program
in Interior Architecture and Design at the Academy of Art University, which offers the same
curriculum as the FIDER-approved, on-campus program.
In October of 2006, the online degree programs earned full recognition and accreditation from
the very prestigious art and design accrediting body NASAD-- the National Association of Schools of
Art and Design. While NASAD has accredited our on-site program for years, this was a major step
forward for our online programs.
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