Program Overview

Art Education

Share your talents.

As a talented artist, you probably have a key person who encouraged you to take your passions and skills to the next level. The one who believed in you. You can be that influential person for future students when you become a K-12 art teacher. UIndy’s art education major gives you an exceptional foundation in art and art theory, as well as the courses that will prepare you to pass your knowledge to students. All to make sure future generations understand the beauty and importance of art.

Advantages

• Complete a Bachelor of Science in Education
• School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Academic advisors from both the Department of Art & Design and Teacher Education Department to keep you on track for graduating in four years
• Ability to enter the classroom within your first year, gaining experience very early on in your education
• Education courses teach you how to confidently enter a classroom, from lesson-planning to articulating your own unique approach to pedagogy
• Indianapolis has a large public school system, with a variety of school settings in which to gain experience

Potential Careers

• Public or private art teacher in K-12
• Art teacher at community center
• Applicant for a graduate program

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as an Art Education major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Art Education guide lists the classes you'll need to take to fulfill your major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.

• University of Indianapolis General Education curriculum guide
• Secondary Education co-major curriculum guide

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