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Art Education (K-12)
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½â€™s Art Education program prepares you for the State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Art Education, qualifying you to teach visual arts from kindergarten through 12th grade. From your very first year, you’ll gain hands-on classroom experience, with field placements continuing through your sophomore and junior years. These experiences build your confidence and skills, leading up to a comprehensive student teaching experience in your senior year.
Along the way, you’ll receive personalized mentorship from ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½â€™s education faculty, supervising teachers, and expert artists in the art department, ensuring you’re fully prepared to inspire the next generation of creative minds.
The Department of Education is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Experiential Learning
By the time you graduate, your experiences include:
- Professional development and licensure in K-12 education
- 600+ hours of real classroom experience
- Hands-on training with Smart Boards, virtual reality, and 3D printing
- Collaborate on research with faculty who have taught on six continents, published over 30 books, and led at state and national levels
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Career Opportunities
Every art education graduate from ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ has achieved a 100% pass rate on Illinois licensure tests, including the national edTPA portfolio evaluation. That means you’ll graduate fully prepared to step into the classroom or continue your education in graduate school. Whether you’re looking to launch your teaching career right away or explore advanced studies in curriculum and instruction or other fields, you’ll have the skills, credentials, and confidence to take the next step.