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    Art Education (B.S.)

    The Bachelor of Science with a major in art education prepares students to teach art in the Georgia School System. You'll be prepared for the initial teaching certificate to teach pre-school through twelfth grades. This program is a collaboration between the visual arts department and the College of Education.

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    Campus Availability

    • Dahlonega Campus

    Program Course Work

    Sixty credits are taken in Areas A-F core curriculum coursework, 33 credit hours are required in 2000 and 4000 level studio art and art history, and 36 credits are taken in professional education coursework (a minimum of 39 credits in 3000- and 4000-level studio art, art history, and art education courses are required).

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    Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in art education complete an 12-credit-hour, one-semester student teaching capstone experience during their last semester of their senior year.

    Study Abroad Opportunities

    International study greatly expands your knowledge of other cultures and their art and can be the most effective and rewarding way to satisfy foreign language requirements. UNG has a wide range of these opportunities. More information can be found at the Center for Global Engagement.

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    How to Become an Art Education Major

    1. Apply to UNG. Learn about admissions requirements and how to apply.
    2. Before beginning 3000-level art education and education coursework, you must apply for admission and be accepted to the program through the College of Education.
    3. To complete the program, you must complete a field internship and student teaching, and post a passing score on the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE).

    Define Your Own College Experience

    College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. UNG provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.
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    Experience the Arts

    Find outdoor sculptures across our campuses. Visit our galleries to see student and faculty art exhibitions. Art is all around!

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    Stay Active & Well

    From state-of-the art workout facilities, to over 35 different intramural sports, there are lots of ways to stay fit at UNG.

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    Feed Your Wanderlust

    Travel and work toward your degree at the same time. There's a fun study abroad program for any major on almost any continent.

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    Explore Where This Program Can Lead You

    Use our tool to explore different careers related to this degree program. You can download a customized career profile, learn about location-based salaries, and discover the skills you need to get the job you want.

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