Art Education

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Topics of Study

In this program, you will learn how to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels. The program begins with courses specific to the subject matter. In upper level courses, the focus shifts to lesson planning, instructional techniques for communicating the subject matter, assessment and evaluation techniques, and supervision and discipline strategies. The final phase of the program is an on-site student teaching practicum. You will observe an experienced teacher work with students at your selected educational level.

Degrees

• A bachelor's degree, plus additional training in the particular subject, is required to teach at the elementary or secondary education level.
• A graduate degree may be necessary to teach in higher education, or to be a career or guidance counselor.