FSU comprises 16 separate colleges and more than 110 centers, facilities, labs, and institutes that offer more than 360 programs of study, including professional school programs. In 2021, the university enrolled 45,493 students from all 50 states and 130 countries. Florida State is home to Florida's only national laboratory, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and is the birthplace of the commercially viable anti-cancer drug Taxol. Florida State University also operates the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State Art Museum of Florida and one of the nation's largest museum/university complexes. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Florida State University's Department of Art, located in Tallahassee as part of the College of Fine Arts, provides a comprehensive and dynamic setting for students passionate about visual expression and creative exploration. Offering undergraduate BA and BFA degrees in Studio Art and a selective three-year MFA in Studio Art, the department emphasizes interdisciplinary research and practice. It cultivates critical thinking and artistic skill development by blending traditional and contemporary methods within a vibrant community. Supported by strong facilities and a focus on creative scholarship, the program prepares students for diverse careers in the arts and related fields, building on a history of excellence and recognized rankings.
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