Program Overview
Art Education Program
The University of Missouri-St. Louis offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Education, the only undergraduate art degree of its kind in the area. This program combines educational theory with an intensive studio and visual art experience, preparing students to teach art in Missouri schools upon graduation.
Program Description
The BFA in Art Education is designed to develop students' artistic expertise along with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today's K-12 classroom. The program ignites students' passion for art and helps them share it with future generations, opening doors to exciting art careers beyond the classroom.
Why Get an Art Education Degree?
Art is a fundamental human language that encourages us to question, interpret, and critically engage with the world around us. An art education degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis prepares students to cultivate the next generation of creative thinkers and artists.
Program Type and Format
- Major: BFA
- Format: On-Campus
Program Highlights
- Award-winning faculty: Learn from art education experts like Jennifer Fisher, winner of the 2021 Missouri Art Educator of the Year and 2022 Western Region Higher Educator of the Year awards.
- Intensive studio art experience: Pair education degree with intensive studio art training, preparing students for the classroom and beyond.
- Expansive alumni network: Access unrivaled mentorship and professional development opportunities with the largest art education alumni network in the Greater St. Louis area.
Career Opportunities
- Art Teacher
- Art Museum Program Director
- Professional Teaching Artist
- K-12 School Arts Administration
- Higher Education Art Educator
Median Annual Salary and Employment Growth
- Median annual salary: $80,840
- Employment growth by 2032: 8%
Degree Information
All majors must meet the general education requirements of the university in addition to completing degree-specific curriculum requirements.
Plan of Study
Review full degree requirements and sample four-year plan.
Student Organizations and Involvement
Make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of the recognized student organizations, such as:
- Artists Anonymous
- Student Government Association
- Students of the University of Missouri
Honors College
The UMSL Honors College is a certificate program that can be paired with any major without adding extra classes or extending time to graduate.
Undergraduate Research
Students are encouraged and supported to engage in exciting activities in and outside of the classroom that enrich their academic and professional understanding of their chosen area of study.
Related Majors
Explore more degree options, including:
- Studio Art
- Graphic Design
- Elementary Education
- Middle School Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences offers exciting degree programs that cover the academic spectrum from fine arts, humanities, and the social sciences, to the natural and applied sciences. An undergraduate degree from the College of Arts and Sciences provides the intellectual base for a host of career paths, advanced study, and research in many academic disciplines.