School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Art Education
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Education (BFA in Art, Art Education) leads to provisional teacher certification in grades pre-颅kindergarten through 12 (P-颅12). The concentration provides students with a broad foundation in art, professional education, and field experiences.
All pre-service art education students take studio art courses, art history, and art criticism while taking upper-颅division art education courses.
The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and prepares pre-service students to continue into graduate studies in the KSU Master of Arts in Art and Design, Art Education concentration.
Program Snapshot
Program Format: Face-to-Face, Online or Hybrid
Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours
Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete: Four-year Program
Primary Campus: Kennesaw
Important Information: To graduate in four years, students need to be aware of the Degree Curriculum and the Guidelines for the Art Education concentration.
It is critically important that pre-service students be admitted to the (BCOE) Teacher Education Program in the fall of the sophomore year.
Art Education Guidelines Apply NowWhat can you do with a BFA in Art, Art Education degree?
Demand is high for art education teachers. Some of our best students are offered positions before graduation. There are numerous careers for graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Art Education. Below are a few paths that you can pursue in your career:
- Art Director
- Art Therapist
- Children鈥檚 Book Illustrator
- College/University Instructor*
- Community Arts
- Community Education
- Creative Arts Instructor
- Creative/Visual Arts Specialist
- Education Program Coordinator
- K-12 Teacher
- Media Arts Coordinator
- Museum Curator*
- Museum Educator/Docent
- Private Art Instructor
- Studio/Gallery Assistant
* May require additional advanced education
