Art Education (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science with a major in art education prepares you to teach art in the Georgia School System. You will be prepared for the initial teaching certificate to teach pre-school through twelfth grade. This program is a collaboration between the Department of Visual Arts and the College of Education.
Gain the skills of adept critical thinkers and communicators who have developed skills in understanding complexity, diverse global perspectives, and multiple, often conflicting points of views. Combine the skill set of artists with an educator’s ability to effectively distill and teach the skills as well as content. With our program, you will enter the classroom with a strong foundation in both art and education content, as well as the first-hand experience of teaching from your practicums and internship..
This degree is offered in conjunction with the College of Education Middle Grades, Secondary & Science department and subject to their requirements.
Note: You must meet College of Education admission requirements for this program.
Education Abroad Opportunities
International study greatly expands your knowledge of other cultures. Experiencing art from other cultures can be an effective and rewarding way to satisfy foreign language requirements.
UNG has a wide range of these opportunities that span the globe whether you are looking to travel to Paris or Morroco and plenty of other options.
More information can be found at the Center for Global Engagement.
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