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Art Teacher Education

Art Teacher Education prepares students to become teachers of art, art history, and art appreciation at various educational levels. Future educators are trained in disciplines such as aesthetics, art criticism, art interpretation, creativity, production, and individual exploration. It further encompasses classes in specialized techniques like printmaking and 2-D design as well as more general subjects like art criticism and art philosophy. This degree also covers the creation and execution of lesson plans as well as teacher training classes. 

Art teacher education degrees are available at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels. Bachelor’s degree-holders are qualified to teach art at the K-12 level while postsecondary and college art teaching jobs require a graduate degree. All colleges and universities offering an art teacher education program must be accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

I Want to Be an Art Teacher. Would I Make a Good One?

First and foremost, it’s important for all students to determine if they possess the mental outlook and skills conducive to becoming an art teacher. Teaching art on any level is a time consuming and often stressful process so it helps to have a passion for the subject and a sense of purpose as a foundation. It’s also important to possess leadership qualities, a sense of humor, and a willingness to collaborate as part of the educational process.

At some point, you’ll also need to choose the teaching level where you’ll feel most comfortable. Art classes are found at all different educational levels: elementary, junior high, high school, and college. Once you’re able to determine your focus, it will help you choose which kind of art teacher education degree to earn.

The next thing to consider is the education needed to be an art teacher. Besides the classes you’ll take in preparation for the degree, becoming an art teacher also requires experiential learning. This involves trips off campus to area schools to observe professional art teachers in action, as well as a student-teaching experience.

It’s important to note that not all art education degree holders teach in schools. Art teachers also find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, or even prisons. So if you have a passion for teaching the subject but aren’t sure if you want to spend eight hours a day in a classroom setting, it’s still possible to find work.

Associate level

The minimum art teacher job requirements in every state is a bachelor’s degree. There are no associate degrees specifically focusing on “art” teacher education, but that shouldn’t deter you from beginning at a 2-year institution. It can be a great way to save money, so head to a community college with a solid transfer program and choose a general major, such as “teaching” or even “art.” This way, transferring should be relatively seamless. You can even start teaching preschoolers or work as a teacher’s aide once you finish your associate if you’re eager to join the workforce right away.

Baccalaureate Level: How to Become an Art Teacher

The 4-year art teacher education bachelor’s degree can be broken down into two separate components. It requires students to study specialized art techniques and media such as design, painting, or sculpting. It also features classes in educational skills like lesson planning, teaching methods, and classroom organization. Most students also take classes in generalized art topics like color theory and art history.

All prospective bachelor’s degree recipients are required to teach classes at a local school under the supervision of a professional teacher in order to gain real world experience. Finally, all students must obtain a teacher’s certification from the state in order to find employment with any school district. The requirements for certification vary from state to state but a bachelor’s degree is mandatory. 

Certain colleges and universities also offer art education as a minor for students who have an interest in the field but aren’t certain that they want to become school teachers. This art education minor helps qualify students for art teacher jobs in non-traditional settings like hospitals, museums, and cultural organizations. It also helps train them to lead art therapy sessions.

Art teacher jobs at the bachelor’s degree level: After earning a bachelor’s degree, most art teacher education majors find jobs as K-12 level art teachers. 

How much do art teachers make? At this level, an art teacher salary ranges from $47,000 to $56,000.

If it turns out that you want to move outside of the classroom, art teacher education majors can also find employment in jobs like Graphic Designer, Art Director, Museum Educator, Art Curator, Exhibit Designer, Art Therapist, User Interface Designer, and Community Arts Program Director.

The average salary for these positions range from $35,000 for a museum educator and $48,000 for a graphic designer to $73,000 for an art curator and $80,000 for a user interface designer at the high end.

Online art education

It’s also possible for art teacher education majors to teach art online professionally. Art educators can find online teaching jobs through charter schools, colleges and universities, or even by starting their own web-based businesses. These employers require teachers to demonstrate a strong understanding of technological educational resources as part of the job application process.

Most of the teaching in online art classes is conducted via video so it’s especially important to be comfortable on camera and knowledgeable about streaming technology. Online educators will also frequently interact with students via one-on-one platforms like Skype or Facetime.

Graduate Level

For students looking to teach art at an advanced level, several schools feature a Master of Arts degree in art teacher education. These graduate level programs offer more in-depth art classes on the history of art education, teaching art for special populations, philosophy of art education, museum education, art advocacy, and art studies for diverse needs. Many of these master’s degree-granting programs are available online.

A master’s degree typically qualifies an aspiring professor to teach up to the postsecondary level. There are some community colleges that will accept a master’s degree for a teaching position but this varies from institution to institution. In order to become an art professor at the college level, it is commonly a requirement to earn a PhD in art teacher education.

This PhD usually takes between three to eight years to complete. The art education PhD focuses on composing scholarly literature and includes an internship, teaching practicum, dissertation, and a final research project or thesis. It covers advanced classroom topics such as qualitative and quantitative research methodologies as well as teaching theory.

Art teacher jobs at the graduate level: Graduates who hold a master’s degree or PhD in art teacher education often find work teaching at the postsecondary or college level. Outside of the educational world, graduate degree holders are also employed as a Museum Curator, Policy Maker, and Community Arts Organizer.

The average salary range for a postsecondary or college art instructor runs from $53,000 to $82,000. For other positions, salaries range from $40,000 for a Community Arts Organizer and $46,000 for a Museum Curator to $55,000 for a Policy Maker.

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As a post-secondary student here, my classmates and professors made the transition to college style classes easy and were always willing to help. The campus is not confusing either so I have never had a problem finding my way to class. When walking...

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gordon is one of the top christian liberal arts colleges in the states, and the only non-denomenational christian college in the states! gordon succeeds in presenting exceptional academics and student life on campus. with helpful, engaging professors...

” – Brittany from Peabody, MA
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With a campus adjacent to the Northern Maine Woods, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is a regional campus of UM in a pastoral setting in the northeast part of the state. US News & World Report repeatedly lauds UMPI, ranking it number 14 on its...

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Despite being a small rural school, UMPI offers a lot of great courses to its students especially those going into the field of education, ranging from English to Recreation and Phys. Ed.

” – Mika from Van Buren, ME
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

There is a unique energy at Indiana Wesleyan University—a combination of innovation, purpose and faith—and it takes just one visit to experience it for yourself. IWU students discover their God-given individuality and life calling, and develop in...

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I feel more at home at IWU than I do in my own house with my parents. The people at this school are the most authentic, kindest, and fun people you will ever meet. Just being on the campus, you can feel God's favor for the people who embody...

” – Laura from Springfield, OH
Rocky Mountain College

Founded in 1878, Rocky Mountain College is a liberal arts college in southern Montana and the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. RMC confers bachelor’s degrees in 51 academic majors including an Individualized Program of Study that...

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Rocky Mountain College is a beautiful college. It has great professors and staff. There is also always something fun going on.

” – Jennifer from Buhl, ID
Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. KWC provides a career-oriented liberal arts curriculum and admissions are rated as “selective.” Business, communications, and kinesiology and...

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Different majors will challenge you in different ways. I'm an art major and I have learned to build on the skills I already knew. I'm also an entreprenuership minor, something I've never done before and therefore learning a TON! You will be...

” – Senior Student from Owensboro, KY
Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College is a private, 4-year institution established in the state of West Virginia. D&E’s scenic campus features a number of facilities available for student use, such as the Icehouse, the Booth Library, and the Boiler House Theater...

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Classes are challenging, but the teachers do whatever they can to help you.

” – Sarajane from Elkins, WV
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Bethany College Kansas is a private, Lutheran, liberal arts institution in the city of Lindsborg. The campus and its surrounding areas are rich with cultural tradition and Swedish heritage, making Bethany College an epicenter for students of art and...

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Attending Bethany College was probably the best decision I have made in my life thus far. Although it is a small school, I can see myself accomplishing big things here. I love this school.

” – Melodeigh from Lakewood, CO
Maine College of Art & Design

Founded in 1882, the Maine College of Art is a private school of art and design in coastal Maine. Situated in the Arts District of Portland, MECA confers bachelor’s degrees in 11 artistic majors including Photography, Ceramics, and Illustration. In...

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Reading from other reviews, I know I'll learn a lot, not only in Illustration, but in other forms of art too. They have an awesome Foundations program, and just by reading the curriculum, I know I'm going to learn more and more about art.

” – Ana from the Southern Realms of Jersey
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Heritage University is a private school in southern Washington state dedicated to providing a college education to students from all economic backgrounds by awarding financial aid and scholarships to 95 percent of its student body. To accommodate its...

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Great friendly environment

” – keepingitreal
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Williams Baptist University is a 4-year Christian liberal arts institution operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Williams offers majors in more than 25 academic disciplines and all courses are founded upon a Judeo-Christian worldview. In...

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Williams Baptist College is a friendly Christian atmosphere. The location is cozy and very homely. The professors are all very nice and helpful.

” – Ally from HARRISBURG, AR
Montserrat College of Art

Montserrat College of Art was founded by working creative professionals and operates on the tenet that “the practice of art, design, research, and creative enterprise has intrinsic value.” Montserrat confers Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFAs) in a variety...

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Montserrat College of Art is a small tight community. The staff is so helpful and supportive to everyone. The college accepts you as a whole person not just a student.

” – Daniel from Westfield, MA
Teachers College at Columbia University

Teachers College at Columbia University is a private, graduate institution established in New York City. Despite the college’s name, academics at TC are focused primarily on the fields of health, psychology, and education. Students attending the...

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Cecil College is a public, 2-year institution established on a rural, 170-acre campus in North East, Maryland. Cecil offers over 90 associate degree and certificate programs, with flexible learning options including Accelerated Studies, eLearning...

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This college is beautiful and they have a wide range of courses for students to take no matter what your major is.

” – Jasmine from Elkton, MD
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Memphis College of Art is a wonderful place to become a skilled artist. With a very small number of about four hundred students, it is much easier to get personal attention and help from the art professors. Though there is only one building, the...

” – Emily from Vancleave, MS
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Originally founded as a teacher’s college in 1890, Valley City State University is an institution specializing in training future educators along with 80 other undergraduate programs. US News & World Report named VCSU the number one public regional...

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Students are encouraged to be diligent. The teachers are sensitive to cultural differences, know their subjects well, and communicate effectively. Each class teaches valuable life skills related to the subject of study.

” – Amy from Orlando, FL
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the College of Saint Mary is a Catholic all-women’s college in Omaha. Among Saint Mary’s 25 undergraduate programs, its K-12 and Secondary Education majors are both divided into several concentrations in subjects such...

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Be sure to join at least one group or club. There are a plethora from which to choose! That being said, however, do not let activities interfere with academics.

” – Teresa from Omaha, NE
Long Island University

Long Island University is a nationally recognized institution ranked among the top 7% of research universities in the United States. Since 1926, LIU has empowered students through exceptional academics, world-class faculty, and career-focused...

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Long Island University-C.W. Post is a wonderful school that has everything that a college student could ever need! We are one very big family. Everyday here gets better and better.

” – Samantha from Holbrook, NY
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

Founded in 1900, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is Puerto Rico’s first public university and the most extensive in the UPR system. The Carnegie Foundation designates the school as having “high research activity.” The Institute of Caribbean...

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A very good university in the education of their students. Committed to the pursuit of knowledge and offers a quality education. It offers an accesible tuition fee to all social classes.

” – Gustavo from Gurabo, PR
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College of Art & Design is an independent, nonprofit organization offering baccalaureates for women and co-educational degrees at the graduate level. Founded in 1848, Moore was the first women’s art school in the nation. The college features a Writer...

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Many of the teachers are highly qualified in their fields and try to get their students to see a different perspective of the norm. I was lucky and got mostly teachers that knew what they were doing and gave out compelling assignments.

” – Samantha from Philadelphia, PA
Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Winona Lake, Indiana. Students enrolled at Grace College are required to attend chapel three days each week. The college features a unique core curriculum, which is built upon...

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Grace has an amazing and welcoming atmosphere! The staff works hard to make sure you are comfortable with the school , staff and education plan you choose! Grace does so many little things that start to add up over time to reduce your bill by the end...

” – Corinthia from Bloomington, IL
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Friends University Kansas is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Wichita in 1898. The college offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate-level academic programs with classes that boast a 10:1 student-teach ratio and online learning...

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Words cant explain how much i have learned here. This is a wonderful learning institution.

” – Nick from Wichita, KS
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Danville Area Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Illinois. DACC offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, with a variety of courses available to complete online. Students also have the opportunity to earn bachelor’s...

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DACC is very affordable. They have great instructor to student ratio and has a great tutoring center.

” – Branden from Danville, IL
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The University of Montana Western is a public, 4-year institution established in the city of Dillon, and it is a member of the Montana University System. The college offers programs of study in 9 subjects, including Equine Studies, Education...

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The University of Montana-Western is an exciting and memorable place to attend college. It has some of the most gorgeous scenery in western Montana. UMW is the place to go for higher education!

” – Amie from Dillon, MT
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is the internet hub for all Penn State online classes. Penn State World confers degrees and certificates in over 150 academic programs entirely online. In addition, Penn State World does not require students...

CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is rated as a Doctoral University with Highest Research Activity and set in Midtown Manhattan. The graduate school is home to several research centers and promotes interdisciplinary research and...

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Founded by the Bishops of Puerto Rico, the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a Catholic school in Ponce providing education to students of all faiths. PCUPR is home to seven academic schools including a recently added School of...

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The campus is big and eco-friendly. You'll have no problem finding your perfect spot.

” – Natasha from Puerto Rico
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From its hilltop campus overlooking Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier, the Vermont College of Fine Arts is the only graduate school in America exclusively focusing on arts education. VCFA’s master’s degrees encompass a wide array of artistic...

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Sinte Gleska University is a 4-year, tribal institution located in Mission, South Dakota. Sinte Gleska offers over 20 academic programs, awarding certificates, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees. The college’s campus...

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Sinte Gleska offers four year degree programs in Human Services, Business, Lakota Studies and Information Technology,generally, with several minors. The university is open to the general public and core studies involve the Lakota Culture. SGU is...

” – Alicia from Parmelee, SD
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Established in 1912, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is a private, 4-year institution located in southwestern Puerto Rico. The college offers over 30 undergraduate programs and 15 postgraduate programs, awarding degrees from an...

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The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San German campus is very beautiful and very fun place to be. There you make a lot of friends and you feel accepted. The best this about this university is that when you graduate from there, you will...

” – Madeline from Puerto Rico
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Established in 1965, the School of Plastic Arts and Design of Puerto Rico is a public, 4-year institution located in San Juan. The college offers a bachelor’s degree program in Plastic Arts, with concentrations available in Graphic Arts, Industrial...

Hope College

Hope College is a 4-year liberal arts institute located in downtown Holland. Hope partners with the Reformed Church in America but welcomes students of all faiths, as well as those of no faith. The liberal arts curriculum at Hope is threaded through...

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Oh, where to start? My French teacher and the assistant teacher are actually from France, my English/Lit class gets so caught up in discussing the short stories we read that we are now two days behind schedule (and it's okay), and my First Year...

” – Kelsey from Sycamore, IL
Concordia University-Montreal

Concordia University in Montreal is the best university in Canada under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and among the largest, with 50,000 students. Montreal is the number one student city in North...