DoVA provides an environment of academic excellence, cultivated by faculty role models, through high professional standards of scholarship, craftsmanship, and leadership. As an innovative community, the Department promotes global and contemporary practices while honoring the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the region.

Full-time students should expect to take an average of 15 credit hours per week with allotted time for studying for each course. A full-time student should spend an additional 24 to 36 hours per week studying outside of class. Additional time may be needed to complete projects outside of class time.??