Program Overview
Our students grow into accomplished artists and experienced teachers, fulfilling requirements in professional art education, studio art, art history, and electives in related subjects. Graduates satisfy requirements teaching licensure for grades Pre-K through 12.
While the educator preparation courses are within the Department of Education, the bulk of the coursework (Studio Art, Art History, Art Education, and general education requirements) is within the School of the Arts. Classes are typically small and geared toward individual attention.
Experience in the classroom is the backbone of a strong program, so most art education courses have a fieldwork component known as a practicum. The culminating experience is a 12-credit full-time student teaching internship in a local public school, accompanied by a seminar course to help compile your teaching licensure portfolio.
Commitment to Your Success
Your success is our highest priority. Throughout your time with us, you will enjoy ongoing mentoring and support your advisor, award-winning faculty, and our student services team. You will also develop close and enduring connections with classmates in your cohort and mentors in the field.
"The power of art to change the world lies in its power to change individual lives. It allows us to see others’ perspectives – their unique worlds – in ways common sentences often cannot." – Clemmons Family Farm Arts Learning Advisor Kia'Rae Hanron '20
National Accreditation and Licensure Reciprocity
Our graduates enjoy find career success in Vermont and around the country. UVM's nationally accredited teacher education programs enjoy reciprocity with many other states, so you will be prepared to teach almost anywhere.
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