Jun 13, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Art Education, B.F.A.


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The Art Education program prepares future educators to teach in schools, museums, community centers, and various other organizations. Students receive a strong foundation in studio art, art history, and education, along with 90 hours of classroom experience before student teaching. Graduates can earn a K-12 Art Teaching Certification, with licensure reciprocity in 46 states. The program balances artistic development with educational theory and hands-on teaching experience.

BELL Core Requirements: 40 Hours (minimum)


Technical Requirements:


Technical Requirements are courses identified by the program as required courses and will count in the BELL Core   or as General Electives. 

Major Requirements: 58 Hours


Art and Design Electives: 9 Hours


  • Select from any ART or ADH course(s) except ART 2000 and ART 2001 9 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 129 Hours


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