UNA - Connie D. McKinney Department of Human Sciences, Hospitality, and Design 205 South Seminary Street, Florence, AL 35630

The UNA - Connie D. McKinney Department of Human Sciences, Hospitality, and Design is located at 205 South Seminary Street in Florence, Alabama, United States. As a school, it is part of the University of North Alabama, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Department of Visual Arts and Design offers programs leading to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees, as well as minors and certificates. Students can also pursue a double major in Art and Education to become art teachers.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program provides six areas of concentration for students interested in a professional art career, while the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs cater to those with a personal or academic interest in art. Students in these programs have the opportunity to specialize by focusing on specific concentrations. The Bachelor of Arts program also includes language training for a global enrichment experience.

The department's art galleries showcase contemporary art by nationally and regionally recognized artists, offering a diverse range of media, techniques, and social content. These installations provide a cultural asset to the Northwest Alabama community, reflecting the complexity and diversity of today's contemporary art world.