School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, 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 concentration provides students with a broad foundation 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.
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 Arts in Art and Design, Art Education concentration.
Program Snapshot
Program Format: Face-to-Face*
Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours
Time to Complete: Four-year Program
Primary Campus: Kennesaw
Important Information: To graduate in four years, students need to be aware of the Degree Curriculum and the Guidelines for the Art Education concentration.
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.
Degree Curriculum Art Education Guidelines Apply NowWhat can you do with a BFA in Art, Art Education degree?
Demand is high for art education teachers. Some of our best students are offered positions before graduation. There are numerous careers for graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Art Education. Below are a few paths that you can pursue in your career:
- Art Director
- Art Therapist
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- College/University Instructor*
- Community Arts
- Community Education
- Creative Arts Instructor
- Creative/Visual Arts Specialist
- Education Program Coordinator
- K-12 Teacher
- Media Arts Coordinator
- Museum Curator*
- Museum Educator/Docent
- Private Art Instructor
- Studio/Gallery Assistant
* May require additional advanced education
