Bachelor of Arts in Art Education

This program offers an experience designed to prepare aspiring educators to excel in teaching art. The Art Education, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program is recognized for its intensive coursework and extensive applied learning designed to fully prepare future art educators for today’s diverse schools. The art educationstudio art double major embraces the artist-teacher concept, which allows students to develop a strong studio practice while preparing to teach art at the PK-12 level in today’s diverse schools. It provides a solid foundation in the liberal arts as well as knowledge and specialized skills in studio arts, art history, educational best practicesteaching strategies, curriculum planningwriting and classroom management.

Admission to the University. Completion of a minimum of 45 credits Cumulative UMD GPA of 2.75 or higher; 3.0 GPA is recommended for best consideration Completion of lower-level Fundamental English requirement with a “C-” or better Completion of lower-level Fundamental Math requirement with a “C-” or better Minimum passing scores on a basic skills tests (see advisor for details). Official copy of your High School Transcripts - Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Official copy of your College Transcripts (if necessary) - If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.