Art Education
Program
Description
The Department of Art
offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education. Art Education today includes research,
the study of educational theory, the development of studio skills and
practice in teaching. A combination of study in
studio, art history, aesthetics and art criticism helps Art Education
majors develop a comprehensive understanding of how art knowledge is
organized and conveyed. In addition, students research and study the
foundation of Art Education and gain practical experience in the
teaching process.
In addition to the B.A.
degree in Art Education, students majoring in Art Education graduate
with minors in studio art and art history. The Department of Art also
offers the option for a developmental disabilities
concentration which provides students an opportunity to understand the
unique factors affecting the teaching of individuals experiencing
disability.
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Graduate Program
Study in Art Education prepares a student not only for teaching, but
also for graduate level studies. The Department of Art cooperates with
the Graduate School and the College of Education and Human Development
to offer individualized master’s and doctoral level programs which
specialize in art education and related fields. Some Art Education
graduates go on to graduate level study in museum education, art
therapy, community arts education, arts administration or other fields
which involve working closely with people in art.
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Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts in Art Education leads to certification as an
art teaching specialist in the state of Maine, grades K-12. Students
choosing the developmental disabilities concentration may be preparing
to work with mainstreamed students in public schools or to go on for
graduate study.
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Specialized Information
The Department of Art requires the completion of 21 credit hours in
residence prior to graduation. Through the College of Education and
Human Development, the Department of Art offers a post-baccalaureate
K-12 certification program. For more information on the certification
program, contact the College of Education and Human Development.
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