Our philosophy: A visual culture approach to teaching art and design.
Our art and design education faculty are devoted teachers, artists
High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
Students enrolling at NIU must first prove they can communicate in English at a university level.
Any one of the following will be considered as adequate proof of English proficiency:
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test- use NIU’s TOEFL Code 1559
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Completion of ELS level 112 for Academic Purpose offered by ELS Language Centers
High school diploma from Canada, the United Kingdom, or Australia
Students committed to our art and design education program are serious scholars and creative risk takers. Our Bachelor of Science in art education is an undergraduate degree designed for those who are or intend to become art educators in K-12 schools. Whether you’re in pursuit of your K-12 licensure in art education or if you already have a degree and are now looking to expand your skills, increase your knowledge and continue your professional development within the field of art education, our programs offer a comprehensive, supportive and diverse opportunities to create, learn and grow.
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Our philosophy: A visual culture approach to teaching art and design.
Our art and design education faculty are devoted teachers, artists
Students who graduate from NIU with art and design education degrees find rewarding careers in multiple fields, including teaching in K-12 and community settings, museum and gallery management, and higher education .
Health Center fee: 1114 $ per year
