The Art Education program in the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art consists of a core curriculum of theory and practice that prepares students to work as licensed visual arts instructors in a variety of organizational settings, from P,K-12 schools to museums and community arts organizations. The purpose of this program is to enable students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies expected of those holding a liberal-arts baccalaureate degree in art and professional preparation in art education. P, K-12 licensed school art teachers who graduate from this program are expected to exhibit a high level of skills as artists, designers, and educators. Students benefit from excellent art, history, and theory instruction, and professionally equipped art and technology studios, while obtaining licensure from the College of Education through highly academic and interactive coursework. Students are presented with a broad range of facilities and opportunities while pursuing their BA in Art Education such as: Gain hands-on experience working with diverse student populations in clinical experiences. Obtain personalized job placement assistance (85% average full-time placement rate for graduating teachers) Exhibit in shows both within the university and beyond in regional venues. Network through student organizations like CAT (Coalition for Art Teachers) and at Ohio Art Education Association conferences.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Art Teacher (Primary or Secondary School), Arts Integration Specialist, Visual Arts Curriculum Developer, Art Department Coordinator, International School Art Educator,Museum Educator, Gallery Education Coordinator, Docent Program Manager, Art Interpretation Specialist, Cultural Outreach Educator, Community Arts Facilitator, Youth Arts Program Leader, After-School Arts Coordinator, Arts-Based Social Worker (with further training), Nonprofit Arts Educator, Teaching Artist, Art Workshop Facilitator, Visual Literacy Instructor, Art Therapy Assistant (with additional certification), Arts and Crafts Program Director.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
The University of Akron will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
