The photography program offers high-quality, student-centered, production and theory courses aimed at developing liberally educated professionals able to thoughtfully adapt and thrive in a variety of professional and creative environments. Students can select a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program of study. A minor is also available.

The B.A. and B.S. degrees prepare students to:

• Apply their expertise in museums and galleries.
• Work creatively in commercial advertising and portrait studios.
• Produce compelling work as photojournalists and editorial photographers.
• Begin careers as professional artists.
• Combine a knowledge of digital media with another field for a variety of interests and functions.

• Crista Chapman, Photo Editor (National Desk), New York Times, New York, NY
• Megan Major, Museum Technician II, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, Michigan
• Molly LaBeff-Cabello, Digital Media Coordinator, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Amber (Felicioni) Peterson, Brand Communications Project Leader, Steelcase, Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Hollyn Johnson, Photojournalist / Staff Photographer, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Hilo, Hawaii
• Kristin Schillaci, Artist and Professional Photographer, Santa Fe, NM
• Morgan Anderson, Professional Photographer, Morgan Anderson Photography, Chicago, IL
• Stephanie Trapp, Professional Photographer, Trappfotos, San Francisco, CA
• Matt LaVere, Professional Photographer, Matthew LaVere Photography, Detroit, MI
• Mark Andrus, Artist and Professional Photographer, Mark Andrus Photography, Grand Rapids, MI