Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

Program Description

The art education program will turn students into outstanding artists and teachers. Students will take liberal arts and art courses – learning about materials, theory and practices. In addition, they'll take education courses and spend time observing and teaching in local classrooms. They'll learn about child and adolescent development, curriculum, classroom strategies, methods of teaching and more. They'll graduate ready to be licensed to teach art, grades PreK to 12, in the state of Ohio.

Large institutions just can’t provide the individualized attention and opportunities students will find here. ONU students learn just as much outside the classroom as they do inside. They participate in juried art shows and enter professional exhibitions. They go on field trips, teach workshops to children, produce art for fundraisers and interact with visiting artists. They take intensive, lab-based courses in the visual arts and work on real-world projects. 

Here, students will become part of a family. They'll enjoy small class sizes and amazing friendships with their classmates. ONU's dedicated professors will get to know them. They will support students in their coursework, creative endeavors, field experiences and career preparations. They will become personally invested in students' success and will open doors for them. 

It takes a special person to teach. When students graduate from ONU, they'll be ready to advocate and share their passion for the arts with the next generation!