Major in Art (B.F.A.), Art Education Concentration

The Art Education concentration embraces the artist-teacher concept, allowing students to develop a strong studio practice and take coursework to prepare to teach art at the K-12 level. Students engage in philosophical and theoretical studies, contemporary pedagogical practices, and arts-based research to prepare for the complexities of the K-12 art studio. Student teaching, field work, and service learning is expected and prepares students to enter a career as an art educator.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of art content (studio, art history, and visual literacy) enabling them to teach art at the K-12 level.
2. Demonstrate appropriate studio skills resulting in a coherent body of work and artist statement.
3. Demonstrate that they are able to integrate literacy, numeracy and provide appropriate accommodation and differentiation strategies in the art lessons they develop for their students.
4. Demonstrate that they can effectively document, analyze, and reflect on student learning and make appropriate changes for more effective instruction.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of the performance-based standards for Colorado teachers upon completion of the program.

Effective Fall 2023

The Art Education concentration requires a 2.75 cumulative CSU GPA, and that students pass the PLACE exam. Admission to Educator Preparation is also required. Fingerprint and background check.

A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in all Art and Education coursework.

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Select eight credits from one upper-division concentration area other than Graphic Design.

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program:​ The Art Education concentration requires a 2.75 cumulative CSU GPA, and that students pass the PLACE exam. Admission to the Center for Educator Preparation (CEP) is also required. Fingerprint and background check.

A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in all Art and Education coursework.