Are you passionate about the arts and their many benefits to individuals and societies? Do you have a desire to unlock students' creative potential? If so, consider a degree in art education.

PLNU is one of a select number of universities in California that has an art education program accredited by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The Bachelor of Arts in Art Education program will prepare you to enter a credentialed program to teach visual arts in K-12 classrooms. Whether you decide to pursue your credential in the PLNU School of Education or finish your licensing elsewhere, the uncompromising foundational education you’ll receive in this warm, close-knit community will ensure you’re ready to take the next step to teach art.

You will learn firsthand how to become a secondary art teacher from PLNU’s committed art professors, while drawing on your strengths and insights as an emerging artist. Our small class sizes and proximity to local museums and galleries will make your education both collaborative and experiential. Finally, the learning will continue with student teaching experiences in charter and traditional classrooms through our school partnerships with at-risk students.

Concentrations:

• Visual Art
• Graphic Design

For information about the courses required for the Art Education, B.A. program, view the PLNU Catalog. 

Course Information

Major Map

If you are considering transferring to PLNU to join our Art Education program, check out our community college articulation agreement to see how your classes will transfer. 

To view an example of the major requirements for an Art Education, B.A., check out our advising guide. 

What can you do with an art education degree?

The versatile set of skills you’ll develop by pursuing a degree in art education from PLNU extends beyond the traditional classroom. PLNU art education majors are passionate, intelligent, and artistically talented individuals who are dedicated to educating the future about the importance and intricacies of art.

By graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Art Education from PLNU, you will be prepared to embrace any new employment or volunteer opportunities that are presented to you. Many art education alumni have held various positions in museums, businesses, therapy centers, and nonprofit organizations, as well as public, private, and charter schools. 

Shaping Future Generations of Artists:

The PLNU art education program cultivates passion, professionalism, and a dedication to artistry that will help graduates step toward their future with confidence and a desire to teach future generations about the importance and complexities of art. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education prepares you to be a kind, artistic, adventurous, and thoughtful individual who will thrive in any path you choose to take. 

Apply to PLNU today or get connected with one of our counselors for additional support and answers to any questions you may have.

The following are examples of positions that PLNU art education alumni currently hold: