Art Education

The Art Education program’s strong academic emphasis helps teachers who are creative artists become highly literate in the history and language of art. In addition to coursework in education, students in the 38- semester-hour Art Education program are required to take studio art and art history classes. Students also draw on resources in American studies, anthropology, sociology, and the program in literature, science, and the arts to complete their degree.

• Art and Art History (18 s.h.)
  • Studio Art (12 s.h.) and Art History (6 s.h.) OR
  • Studio Art (6 s.h.) and Art History (12 s.h.)
• EDTL:6267 Seminar: Current Issues in Art Education (total of 8 s.h.)
• Additional coursework (12 s.h.) specified after the student begins the program
• Studio or written thesis

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions
• Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better on a four-point scale
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General test – verbal and quantitative
• Equivalent of the minimum course work in art required for a University of Iowa B.A. or B.F.A. in art
• Hold a licensure/certificate to teach art
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• Official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service (the University’s institutional code is 6681)
• Official TOEFL scores may be required for some non-native speakers of English
• A statement of purpose
• A writing sample
• Ten slide reproductions of artwork
• Three letters of recommendation

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• Global Education