Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

All Bachelor of Arts Programs are open to students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree in a related major. Creative Industry Studies also welcomes applicants who have completed their state's transfer curriculum or at least 45-60 semester units of transferable academic coursework. Programs are taught on campus and select courses are also available online in some states and internationally. Please contact FIDM Admissions or your FIDM advisor for more specific information about qualifying degrees and pathways.

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs

All Bachelor of Science Programs are open to students who have earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in a related major. Courses are taught on campus and select courses are also available online in some states and internationally. Please contact FIDM Admissions or your FIDM advisor for more specific information about qualifying degrees and pathways.

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies Program is open to students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree and an Associate of Arts Advanced Study degree from FIDM. Courses are taught on campus and select courses are also available online in some states and internationally.

Specializations are:

Master of Business Administration Program

The Master of Business Administration Program is designed for students who hold a Bachelor's degree from FIDM or another accredited college.

Distance Education

FIDM offers selected educational opportunities through distance education. Colleges offering the opportunity to take classes outside of their state must be authorized, or exempt from authorization, by each state in which they offer those courses. No assumptions of availability should be made on the part of the student until checking with FIDM's Admissions or Student Advisement Departments.

English as a Second Language

To enroll in classes at FIDM, students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 183 CPT or 65 IBT or pass the FIDM Essay and English Placement Exam. For students whose placement exam scores indicate the need for further practice in written English, FIDM offers a Developmental Writing course with emphasis on essay writing and grammar.

General Studies

The mission of the General Studies Department is to enhance the academic performance of students through a cohesive program of core classes in English, critical thinking, speech, math, history, economics, color and design, and in art history and textile science for certain majors. To promote ethical and global awareness and to facilitate the development of responsible and productive citizens, FIDM draws upon the rich cultural heritage of its diverse faculty, student body, and community, and incorporates these values through several courses in the curriculum.

One-on-One Advisement

One-on-one advisement is available to students from other FIDM majors to consider eligibility for special admissions to some Associate of Arts Advanced Study and Bachelor's Degree programs. Contact the appropriate department chairperson.

Currently, FIDM offers its degree programs as a 2-year associate's degree optionally followed by a 2-year bachelor's degree. Pending regulatory approval, as of Fall 2024 FIDM's programs will be offered as 4-year, 8-semester bachelor's degrees. The Master of Business Administration is offered as a four or five quarter program. Pending regulatory approval, as of Summer 2024 the MBA will shift to the semester model as well.

* Programs marked with an asterisk are not accepting enrollments.

FIDM is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

For the most current information on our programs, please visit FIDM.edu.