Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Art Education

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Education (BFA in Art, Art Education) leads to provisional teacher certification in grades pre-­kindergarten through 12 (P-­12). The concentration provides students with a broad foundation in art, professional education, and field experiences. 

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All pre-service art education students take studio art courses, art history, and art criticism while taking upper-­division art education courses.

The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and prepares pre-service students to continue into graduate studies in the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Master of Arts in Art and Design, Art Education concentration.

 

Program Snapshot

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Program Format: Face-to-Face*

*A limited selection of courses may be available in an online or hybrid format.

Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours

Time to Complete: Four-year Program

Primary Campus: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ

Important Information: To graduate in four years, students need to be aware of the Degree Curriculum and the Guidelines for the Art Education concentration.

It is critically important that pre-service students be admitted to the (BCOE) Teacher Education Program in the fall of the sophomore year.

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What can you do with a BFA in Art, Art Education degree?

Demand is high for art education teachers. Some of our best students are offered positions before graduation. There are numerous careers for graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Art Education. Below are a few paths that you can pursue in your career:

  • Art Director
  • Art Therapist
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • College/University Instructor*
  • Community Arts
  • Community Education
  • Creative Arts Instructor
  • Creative/Visual Arts Specialist
  • Education Program Coordinator
  • K-12 Teacher
  • Media Arts Coordinator
  • Museum Curator*
  • Museum Educator/Docent
  • Private Art Instructor
  • Studio/Gallery Assistant

* May require additional advanced education

Our Other Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts In Art:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is a professional degree program with concentrations in Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Comics and Sequential Art, Graphic Communications, Illustration, Painting and Drawing, Photography and Video, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Textile and Surface Design.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation prepares students for careers in animation and animation-related industries, or graduate school with a rigorous program in digital animation. This degree focuses on intensive work in digital animation supported by a program of general studies.

Minor in Art History

Minor in Classical Studies