The Bachelor of Fine Arts 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.
BFA in Art Education Program Distinctions
UNC Greensboro’s BFA Licensure Program in Art Education is dedicated to diversifying the field. The program supports BIPOC students through culturally responsive curriculum, teaching, advising, and student placements.
Accreditations & Affiliations include the National Association of Schools Art & Design.
Housed in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building, The School of Art is a state of the art facility with:
- Woodshop
- Sculpture Foundry
- Ceramic Studios
- Photography Studio with Wet Lab
- Computer Labs
- Printmaking, Painting, and Drawing Studios
“The thing I love about art, and why I enjoy teaching it so much, is that art is a universal language. It’s older than written language. It has been connecting people for thousands of years. Even when words aren’t strong enough, art is always present.”
– Meghan Fox ”25, BFA in Art Education
The Art Education Student Experience
In UNCG’s BFA Licensure Program in Art Education, students form close friendships and strong support networks and receive attentive mentorship from faculty.
Alumni often return for lectures and workshops as supervising teachers for practicum and student teachers.
Students complete 60+ hours of practicum experience in public school classrooms and in UNCG’s Summer Art and Design Institute.
After Graduating with your BFA in Art Education
Graduates of UNCG’s BFA Licensure Program in Art Education gain placements in art teaching positions in North Carolina public, private, and charter schools, many of them immediately upon graduation. The program also prepares graduates for masters programs and museum- and community-based art education careers.
Frequently asked questions about the Bfa in Art Education
Program Details
Degree Type: Bachelor's
College/School: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Art Education with K–12 Professional I Teaching Licensure, B.F.A.
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