Become an art teacher. The BA in Art Education satisfies the endorsement for visual arts in Washington state. This comprehensive visual-art program qualifies students to teach art at elementary or secondary levels.
Students with an Art Education degree are able to get an endorsement in visual art teaching, leading to outstanding employment opportunities, and they will be qualified to teach art in the K-12 school system across Washington.
The Art Education degree is a multidisciplinary offering between the Department of Art+Design and the Teacher Preparation Program and Secondary Education major offered through the Department of Curriculum, Supervision and Educational Leadership. The degree focuses on engaging with artistic inquiry and teacher education in a variety of settings including K-12, communities, and museums.