VCU School of the Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Dance, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of Schools of Theatre, the Virginia Department of Education, the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, and the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education .

VISUAL ARTS

All visual arts degree programs: Art Education, Art History, Cinema, Communication Arts, Craft/Material Studies, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting & Printmaking, and Sculpture + Extended Media
National Association of Schools of Art and Design

Art Education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education
Virginia Department of Education

Interior Design (bachelor’s degrees)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Council for Interior Design Accreditation

PERFORMING ARTS

Dance and Choreography (bachelor’s degrees)
National Association of Schools of Dance

Music (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
National Association of Schools of Music

Music Education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education
Virginia Department of Education

Theatre (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
National Association of Schools of Theatre

Theatre Education (bachelor’s degree)
National Association of Schools of Theatre
National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education
Virginia Department of Education