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Art (Art Education) ,BFA

Art (Art Education), BFA

Academic programs / Undergraduate degrees / Art (Art Education)

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Do you wish you could develop your studio art practice while learning how to design dynamic and culturally responsive educational experiences? This program provides outstanding opportunities to help you acquire advanced learning and critical thinking with high-level learning and production.

Program description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art with a concentration in art education provides students with creative teaching and learning processes and strategies, firsthand experience teaching art for a range of ages, an understanding of the study of art history and global cultures, and practice in a variety of studio areas offered in the School of Art. Art education students learn about K--12 education in public, community and museum settings. Distinguished faculty members provide expertise across an array of areas within the field of art education, including culturally relevant pedagogies, conceptual and creative curriculum design, and emerging inquiry-based learning approaches for diverse populations.

Courses explore art education from multiple perspectives, including critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary curriculum development, multicultural contexts and studio art practices. Students gain knowledge and experience in pedagogical practice, curriculum design and arts integration. Capstone courses provide students with practical classroom teaching experience, resulting in a distinctive teaching and studio art portfolio that prepares them for a variety of professional contexts.

In addition to learning in the classroom, the program is also enriched by opportunities for internships and access to arts organizations and cultural institutions, which enables students to build their professional network. The program is further augmented by public events supported by the School of Art Galleries, the ASU Art Museum, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and Pyracantha Press.

Students can visit the art education areas of study webpage to learn more about the program. To engage the school's creative community, students can subscribe to the School of Art newsletters and follow them on social media.

At a glance
  • Second language requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
  • First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
    Any math course that meets the MATH designation.
  • Math intensity: Generalprogram math intensity general

Required courses (Major Map)
Concurrent program options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission

Additional requirements:

Students are admitted directly to the art education concentration upon admittance to the BFA program in art.

Transfer admission requirements:

Transfer students who have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements are admitted directly to the art education concentration upon admittance to the BFA program in art. To complete an undergraduate degree in four years, it is recommended that community college transfer students who are completing a two-year degree and have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements apply and submit a declaration form in the semester in which they are completing their community college degree or the semester before they plan to enter Arizona State University.

Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards.

Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Change of Major requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.

Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Understand historical and contemporary practices within the field of art education through the development of curriculum incorporating fine arts techniques for a range of settings and populations.
  • Demonstrate professional preparedness, including writing an articulate statement of their teaching philosophy and assembling a documented cohesive body of pedagogical materials and creative work.
  • Demonstrate effective teaching dispositions in the classroom through successful firsthand engagements with learners that meet established pedagogical standards with culturally responsive techniques and methods.
Global opportunities
Global experience

Creativity and inspiration find fuel during a study abroad program. Global experiences provide a platform on which aspiring art educators develop and broaden the intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and leadership ability they then take into the classroom. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to a concentration in art education.

Career opportunities

An arts degree offers graduates a pathway to creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private sphere. Artists find employment opportunities as practitioners in the field through commercial galleries, public art commissions, private collectors and cultural institutions. Positions of employment include museum or gallery professional, art dealer, art director, private art instructor, studio artist and community-based artist. Venues might include health care settings, nonprofit agencies, and local and national public arts. Other options for graduates include working at arts agencies and public art programs, gaining admission to prestigious graduate programs, and setting up their own art businesses. The skills acquired to produce art also have a wide range of non-art applications.

Art education graduates find employment opportunities with charter schools, art museums, nonprofit art spaces, and recreational or community-oriented service groups that offer art instruction. Those who also complete the state certification requirements for an art specialist certificate may teach in public and private elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Graduates who do not seek state certification may find opportunities for jobs with some charter schools, art museums, nonprofit art spaces and recreational or community-oriented service groups that offer art instruction. Many graduates of this program have gone on to exhibit in notable institutions and exhibitions, and have received prestigious grants and residency opportunities.

Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.


Career *Growth *Median salary
3.2%
$77,280
3.5%
$99,940
3.9%
$38,150
3.7%
$66,930
0.7%
$61,690
5.2%
$57,560
1.0%
$62,360
0.5%
$60,490
0.8%
$61,810
3.3%
$36,680
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

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Professional licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.

Contact information

School of Art | ART 102
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-8521

What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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