Art Education

The Art Education major is designed for those students who wish to teach art as a profession. The college offers a program leading to K–12 art licensure in conjunction with the Department of Education. The program emphasizes the development of teaching skills within the art content area as well as a strong theoretical background. The curriculum includes developing knowledge of current art techniques and movements, current issues and trends in art education, the development of skills for teaching in a diverse population, and the infusion of technology into instruction. Ideally, the student should begin the program during the freshman year to accommodate the course requirements in both areas. Students must maintain a 2.75 average GPA or better to be admitted to the licensure program (see Education, for details on admission).