Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Education (BFA in Art, Art Education) leads to provisional teacher certification in grades pre-­kindergarten through 12 (P-­12). The program provides students with a broad foundation in general education, extensive study in art, professional education, and field experiences. All pre-service art education students take studio art courses, art history, and art criticism while taking upper-­division art education courses. 

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The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and prepares pre-service students to continue into graduate studies in the KSU Master of Art in Art and Design, Art Education concentration.

To graduate in four years, students need to be aware of the degree map and the Guidelines for BFA in Art, Art Education concentration.

Important! Please familiarize yourself with the Guidelines, below: 

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 It is critically important that pre-service students be admitted to the Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) Teacher Education Program in the fall of the sophomore year.

Demand is high for art education teachers. Some of our best students are offered positions before graduation and some BFA in Art students are returning for teacher certification, which presents another challenge. Starting salary for art teachers in Georgia is approximately $42,000-49,000 depending on the district.