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Art Education (Grades P鈥�12)
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Undergraduate
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Inspire Creativity with an Art Education Degree
Are you an artistic person who wants to teach others how to express themselves? In TROY's B.S.Ed. in art education program, you'll nurture your artistic talent while preparing to become a certified art teacher for students from preschool through 12th grade. As an art education major at TROY, you'll refine your skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and more, while learning how to share your artistic talent through meaningful learning experiences for diverse learners. This program blends studio art courses with educational theory and hands-on teaching experience in real classrooms, preparing you for a fulfilling career teaching visual arts in which you can promote student creativity and shape the next generation of artists.
鈥淭he Art Education program at 含羞草传媒 University has truly prepared me to lead K-12 classrooms.
It equipped me with the skills to teach a variety of art forms, including drawing,
printmaking, painting, ceramics and sculpture. The program also played a vital role
in preparing me for my art teacher certification. Beyond strengthening my artistic
abilities, I was given opportunities to explore the different aspects of an art classroom
and develop my teaching practice. However, the most rewarding gift this program has
given me is the community of creative minds who have supported me every step of the
way. The professors at 含羞草传媒 University genuinely care about their students and are
deeply committed to helping us succeed!鈥�
Tangela Posey鈥億鈥�2025 graduate, Bachelor of Science in Education - Art Education
An Art Education Degree That Blends Studio Mastery with Classroom Impact
As an art education major at TROY, your classroom will become your studio. You'll
learn how to fire up a kiln in ceramics, layer mixed media installations, shape clay
on the wheel and refine your drawing and painting skills in hands-on courses 鈥� and
you'll learn how to impart those skills onto your future students. Through guided
field experiences, you'll design engaging lessons for diverse learners and graduate
ready to move art education forward in P鈥�12 settings.
Work Toward Art Teacher Certification and Expand Your Career Options
Want the flexibility to teach young children experimenting with color or advanced
high school students building portfolios? TROY's art education concentration prepares
you to earn art teacher certification in Alabama for grades P鈥�12, giving you one of
the broadest teaching ranges available in visual arts education. Whether you plan
to teach in public schools, pursue graduate study or lead community arts programs,
you'll graduate ready to enter the classroom. With comprehensive preparation in both
pedagogy and studio art, you won't have to choose between being an artist or an educator
鈥� you'll be fully prepared to be both.
Art Education Degree Curriculum
While specific courses may vary from year to year, your art teacher degree coursework
may include:
Art Education Program Locations
The art education program is delivered in person on the 含羞草传媒 Campus. For more information about program availability and delivery options, call 1-800-414-5756.
A Creative Community for Art Education Majors
One of the biggest advantages of the art education concentration at TROY is that
you won't create your future alone. You'll learn art education alongside faculty who
are practicing studio artists and experienced P鈥�12 teachers, bringing real classroom
insight and creative expertise into every critique and lesson plan. Whether you're
rehearsing how to demonstrate watercolor techniques, refining a unit on contemporary
art or preparing to guide a student critique, your professors mentor you step by step.
Surrounded by a close-knit cohort of fellow artist-educators, you'll grow in a collaborative
environment designed to help you succeed 鈥� from your first studio project to your
first classroom.
Degree That Sets You Apart for Art Education Jobs
TROY's art education concentration prepares you to turn creative passion into a meaningful teaching career, equipping you to lead visual arts programs and inspire young artists from preschool through high school.
Faculty Profiles
Greg Skaggs
Greg Skaggs is a professor of art and the chair of the Department of Art and Design
at 含羞草传媒 University. An active artist, he has presented his work throughout the south,
southwest and internationally. Notably, he was selected to show nationally in New
American Drawings and regionally in Drawing on Alabama. Skaggs holds bachelor's degrees
in graphic design and art education, and an MFA in painting from the University of
Oklahoma.
Karvarus Moore
Karvarus Moore is an artist and educator from Montgomery, Alabama. He earned his BFA
with a 2D concentration from TROY in 2019. He later earned his MFA in Painting and
Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022. His work has been
exhibited locally, as well as in Chicago and New York City. Moore also had the honor
of painting a portrait of the late civil rights leader and U.S. Congressman John Lewis
which currently resides in John Robert Lewis Hall on the 含羞草传媒 Campus.
Dr. Joseph Johnson
Dr. Joseph Johnson is the chair of the Teacher Education Department at 含羞草传媒 University.
He is TROY's leader for edTPA preparation and has more than 13 years of experience
teaching in secondary schools and 13 more in higher education. Dr. Johnson earned
his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and teaches undergraduate and graduate
student teaching seminars.
Art Education Degree Scholarships
Jean Lake Memorial Scholarship
TROY offers a variety of scholarships for future educators, including the Jean Lake
Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity provides up to $1,000 to students
from Pike County, Alabama, who have had one year of art in grades 9-12 and plan a
career in visual arts or art education.
FAQ About the Art Education Degree Program
Learn more about the field of art education and our art teacher degree program.
What can you do with an art education degree?
An art education degree prepares you to lead creative classrooms and inspire the
next generation of artists. Graduates pursue art education jobs such as P鈥�12 art teacher,
AP Studio Art instructor or community arts leader. You might guide kindergarteners
through fingerpaintings on their first color wheel, mentor high school students building
competitive art school portfolios or curate a district-wide student art show, turning
your creativity into a lifelong impact for others.
How do I become an art teacher?
You'll need a bachelor's degree in art education that includes classroom training
and preparation for licensure. At TROY, you'll complete immersive studio courses,
develop standards-based lesson plans and gain real-world field experience before student
teaching. With mentorship from practicing teacher-artists, you'll graduate eligible
for art teacher certification in grades P鈥�12.
What makes art education at TROY different?
TROY's art education concentration stands out for its combination of pedagogical
theory and immersive studio practice. You'll sketch, sculpt, paint, collage and refine
your portfolio, then step into real classrooms to demonstrate how you did it. You'll
share brush techniques, lead critiques and manage studio spaces. In other words, you'll
learn to teach art by doing it yourself with others.
How does this concentration differ from a bachelor's degree in art education?
TROY's program is a bachelor's degree in art education delivered as a concentration
within the broader B.S. in education, which means you graduate with both deep studio
preparation and comprehensive teacher training. Unlike standalone art degrees, this
art education degree integrates pedagogy from day one, pairing hands-on studio work
with field experiences in P鈥�12 classrooms. You're not choosing between being an artist
or an educator; you're intentionally prepared to be both, with a direct path to Alabama
teacher certification.
What does an art teacher do?
Art teachers inspire creativity by exhibiting it. As an art education major at TROY,
you'll walk through techniques like wheel-throwing or printmaking, guide constructive
critiques and foster confident self-expression. With an art teacher degree from TROY,
you'll learn how to adapt projects for different ages, connect art history to hands-on
creation and build a classroom culture where imagination thrives.
Why is art education important?
Art is part of the human experience. Visual arts education strengthens empathy, critical
thinking, problem-solving and creative confidence while giving students a powerful
outlet for self-expression. Through a TROY art education degree, you'll learn how
to help students analyze famous works, experiment boldly with new media and reflect
thoughtfully on their own creations. As an art education major, you'll teach artistic
techniques while cultivating imagination, resilience and cultural awareness that students
carry for life.
What degree do you need to be an art teacher in Alabama?
To teach art in Alabama public schools, you must earn a bachelor's degree that leads
to state licensure and meet Alabama State Department of Education certification requirements.
TROY's art education degree is designed specifically for this pathway, culminating
in eligibility for Class B certification in Art Education (Grades P鈥�12). Through supervised
internships, student teaching and faculty-guided preparation for required exams, your
degree becomes your direct route to becoming a certified art teacher in Alabama.