Art (BS) - Art Education Specialization

USA

What will I learn?

The art education program at SIUE is a K-12 teacher licensure program in visual arts education for the state of Illinois. The program is built on an understanding and application of skills in the fields of art studio, art history, and the role and function of art to general education and the culture it serves.

Our program is grounded in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior knowledge base, which promotes the “teacher as an inquirer-professional” model. The program is based on the initial level for teacher preparation in the areas of:

Knowledge application and development
Instructional process
Context and foundations of education
Learners and learning
Interpersonal relation skills
Professional relationships

At SIUE, our students are engaged in inquiry and reflection, which are necessary components in the development of successful learning environments in various contexts. Our students observe and interact with a wide variety of art education professionals in diverse art program settings in order to understand the role of each program as it relates to the needs of their future students and instructional objectives.

The art education program stresses the development of the student as an artist-teacher, the student as a professional teacher and the development of the student’s teaching skills in a school setting. Our students have access to excellent facilities and a variety of equipment for creating art, which allows students to obtain hands-on experience in creating art, presenting lessons and writing curriculum.

SIUE students are well prepared for their future careers as artist-teachers with a broad, general background in intermediate-level courses in studio art, art history, art education and professional education. To complete the art education program, students participate in intensive student teaching for one semester in two school settings at K-12 public schools throughout Illinois.

SIUE holds National Association of Schools of Art and Design accreditation. The Department of Art and Design's studio practices, safety protocols and curriculum meet national standards for teaching art.

What can I do with a degree in art education?

Graduates of the art education program at SIUE are prepared to successfully compete for career and graduate education opportunities. Our students pursue advanced Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in visual arts education and studio art, and gain employment with area public and private schools teaching in K-12 classrooms.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
$19,950.00 (16,67,781) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

1 April 2024, 1 October 2024

Start date

19 August 2024, 13 January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

Peck Hall, Room 3409,

EDWARDSVILLE,

Illinois,

62026, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students seeking a bachelor’s degree from SIUE who have never attended a college or university, and those who may have taken some coursework at a college or university outside the U.S. but do not currently hold a bachelor’s degree.

English proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: 72

IELTS: 6.0 (no component score under 5.5)

PTE: 50

Duolingo: 110

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.

  • Affordable tuition with excellent scholarships available
  • Stunning campus setting just 25 minutes from St. Louis
  • Accredited programs taught by full-time faculty
  • Diverse and welcoming student body