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.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Concordia University Chicago will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
