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    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.

    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).

    You will also complete a 12-credit-hour, one-semester student teaching capstone experience during your last semester of their senior year.

    See all program requirements in the catalog listing.

    Neither minors nor elective courses are available to Art Education (B.S.) students. Find more information about academic programs and visual art areas at the Department of Visual Arts.

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    Bachelor of Science

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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 College of Education Admissions. Get more information about Fall 2022 admission in this webinar.
    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).
    4. Use the Art Education Advising Guide (PDF) to help you on your journey.

    Art Education Advising Guide (PDF)

    Education Abroad Opportunities

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    Center for Global Engagement

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Study Abroad

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    Where All Are Welcome

    We're all different, and we encourage & empower you to be you. We provide a safe space to celebrate and to learn from each other.

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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.

    Campus Recreation & Wellness

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