Art Education with K–12 Professional I Teaching Licensure, B.F.A.

The BFA Licensure Program in Art Education at UNC Greensboro prepares future K-12 art teachers who are aware of the needs of a global and diverse society, highly knowledgeable in their field, committed to diversity and multiculturalism, and open to new ideas and adaptable to change. Upon completion of the program, students will have advanced art studio and technical skills; content knowledge of art history, education, art education theory, and pedagogy from historical and contemporary perspectives; and have had quality preparation in general education. In addition, the program aims to foster respect and acceptance of diversity in a creative, productive, and peaceful society while shaping the minds of the next generation

Program Distinctions

The BFA Licensure Program in Art Education at UNC Greensboro is committed to diversifying the field of art education by supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students through culturally responsive curriculum, teaching, advising, and student teaching placements. We aim to continue growing a critical mass of BIPOC art educators as well as actively anti-racist White art teachers. We believe the present moment is calling for deep reflection and transformative action in all social institutions, including art education. 

The Student Experience

In UNCG’s BFA Licensure Program in Art Education, we see ourselves as a family of faculty and students. Students form close friendships and strong support networks for each other and receive attentive mentorship from our faculty. Alumni often stay connected to the program and return for lectures and workshops as supervising teachers for our practicum and student teachers. In addition to coursework, our students complete 60 or more hours of practicum experiences in public school art classrooms and in UNCG’s Summer Art and Design Institute for high school art students.

After Graduation

Graduates from UNCG’s BFA Licensure Program in Art Education are highly sought after for K-12 art teaching positions in North Carolina public, private, and charter schools. Most of our students find teaching positions immediately upon graduation. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate school and museum- and community-based art education careers.

AFFILIATED MINORS

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in Videogaming and Esports that pairs well with this degree. Students complete one required course and 12 hours of electives in courses like Intro to 3D Animation and Fandom and Religion: Rituals, Texts, Communities. Learn More.