BS Art - Art Teacher Education

Course Overview This program prepares the next generation of art educators with the high level of competence and integrity needed to excel in their profession. Students are equipped to teach art across all grade levels, from elementary to secondary school, through a blend of academic study and hands-on practical experience. Graduates are eligible to apply for Illinois K-12 teaching certification in art. Key Program Highlights Earn eligibility for Illinois K-12 Art Teaching Certification Gain practical teaching experience tailored to diverse student needs Explore contemporary issues like visual culture and postmodernism Develop skills in creative thinking, studio techniques, and educational technology Learn to design engaging and effective art curricula