Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art Education PK-12

About

Our Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art Education PK–12 is a vibrant and interdisciplinary degree designed for individuals passionate about nurturing creativity and artistic expression in young learners. This program prepares future educators to teach visual arts across all grade levels from preschool through high school by combining studio art practice, art history, pedagogy, and classroom management. Students gain hands on experience in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, and digital design, while also learning how to develop inclusive, engaging, and standards-based art curricula. Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes the role of art in cultural understanding, emotional development, and critical thinking. Graduates are equipped to foster artistic literacy and self-expression in diverse classroom settings, encouraging students to explore identity, community, and global perspectives through visual storytelling. Whether teaching in public schools, leading community art programs, or pursuing graduate studies in art education or therapy.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Visual Art Teacher (Elementary, Middle, or High School), Art Integration Specialist (collaborating across subjects), Special Education Art Instructor, Bilingual Art Educator, Online Art Educator (K–12 platforms), Art Club Advisor or Coach, Advanced Placement (AP) Art Teacher, Instructional Designer (Visual Arts Focus), Art Curriculum Developer (PK–12), Arts Education Consultant, STEAM Program Coordinator (integrating art with STEM), Visual Literacy Specialist, Museum or Gallery Educator Youth Arts Workshop Facilitator, Community Arts Program Leader, Public Art Education Coordinator, Faith-Based Arts Educator.