Art & Design Education

WOU’s Art & Design Education Concentration is the only 4-year art teaching degree in Oregon. This Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) combines Art & Design and Education coursework, leading directly to teaching licensure. If you’re looking for the perfect way to become an art teacher in K-12 schools, this program is for you!

The Art & Design Education BFA Concentration is a collaboration between WOU’s time-honored College of Education and vibrant Art Department. It serves future K-12 educators by offering the most direct path to an art teaching degree in Oregon.

In this four year bachelor’s degree program, students are fully trained to teach in K-12 classrooms. They also complete studio coursework equivalent to an Art & Design major. The first three years of the program include courses in Art & Design, Education, and general education for a well-rounded college experience. The final year focuses on teacher training, including student teaching. Graduates are prepared to immediately obtain a teaching license and begin teaching art in K-12 schools.

Education coursework and hands-on experience, including student teaching placement
Teacher education includes courses specifically for teaching art in the K-12 classroom
Studio courses in a wide range of art & design media
Individual mentoring and small class sizes
Dedicated academic advisors

Art & Design Education Concentration (BFA) required courses

This art teaching degree path requires careful schedule planning. WOU’s dedicated academic advising specialists will guide you to successful degree completion. Please contact Professor Jodie Garrison: garrisonj@wou.edu.

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