The Other Option: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
As the pursuit of a bachelor of fine arts degree nears completion, a student cannot help but be overwhelmed by the consequential lingering question of “What comes next?” In order to take my portfolio to a higher level of maturity necessary for graduate school, I needed to be in an environment that would not only allow more time to focus on producing work, but also provide critical feedback to support thoughtful development of content.
Among the faculty feedback I received was a crucial suggestion encouraging me to pursue a post-baccalaureate certificate program. It amazed me to learn that there are institutions that offer a formalized curriculum for individuals in between undergraduate and graduate school, specifically designed to help students make that next step.
