The Bachelor of Arts in Art Education at Rowan University equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become a certified art educator for K-12 public schools. This undergraduate program integrates art studio, art history, art education, and foundational education courses, mirroring contemporary collaborative and interactive pedagogical approaches. You will engage with critical theories and practical applications in art education, preparing you to foster creativity and critical thinking in diverse learning environments. This full-time, on-campus degree is designed for aspiring teachers passionate about visual arts and education.
Over four years of study, you will progress through a curriculum that includes courses in college composition, public speaking, mathematics, and laboratory sciences, alongside specialized art education modules such as Theory & Analysis of Art Education and Teaching Reading/Writing in the Content Area. The program emphasizes practical experience through clinical practice and seminars, culminating in a professional year. You will graduate with the New Jersey instructional certificate as a Visual Art Teacher, ready to embark on a fulfilling career shaping young minds through art.