Teaching certification for K-12 art is obtained by completing a major/minor in art and design and the professional education sequence.

Students majoring in art and design education must maintain a grade point average 3.0 or greater overall, in their major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required 139
General Education
30-40

Note: The art education courses listed above must be taken sequentially.

This major does not require a minor.

AD 248 and AD 302 require a grade of "B" or better.

*2D Studio and 3D Studio can double count as Concentration Requirement or Art and Design Electives.