Art Education BFA

ID:UMD10004

Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Duration:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require:

academic transcripts (see below)
GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record

Optional:

SAT/ACT score*
letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology
a personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application

*Test optional admissions

UMass Dartmouth is 100% test optional. The admission decision will be based on a holistic review of the application including the high school record, recommendations, personal essay and other materials submitted by the applicant. SAT/ACT scores are encouraged as many of our programs are competitive. See our frequently asked questions about test optional admission.

17 college preparatory courses are required:

English—4 units
Mathematics—4 units: algebra I & II and geometry or trigonometry (or comparable), including math during the final year of high school
Foreign language—2 units of the same language
Sciences—3 units; all must be laboratory sciences: natural science, physical science, technology/engineering
Social sciences—2 units, including 1 in U.S. history
Electives—2 units in college preparatory courses

We encourage you to submit your first quarter grades as soon as possible.

English Requirements

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or PTE (53) scores.
Applicants may waive the language score requirement if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-level and GCE/A level exam.

Course Information

Combine your passion for art with your dedication to teaching.

Centered on studio practice, UMass Dartmouth's BFA in Art Education is a professional degree that will prepare you for elementary or secondary school teaching and for careers in other learning environments.

The BFA is a professional degree with concentrated areas of specialization, so you will take more art courses than you would in a BA program. At UMass Dartmouth, you also have the advantages of a university education where you can diversify your studies and expand your career opportunities.

As a teacher of art, you will be able to:

encourage reflection, compassion, and creativity
shape the visual and aesthetic experiences of your students
integrate the arts into the community: schools, healthcare facilities, neighborhoods, cities

The Art Education program leads to the Massachusetts initial license to teach in grades PreK-8 or 5-12.

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