Art Education
Art Education
Arts teachers play an important role in the development of a well-rounded student. They build strong foundations, while helping their students develop creativity, appreciation for and understanding of art in the world that surrounds us. If you have a passion for teaching and a love of art, the University of Northern Iowa art education program is the right place for you.
A major in art teaching prepares you for success in the classroom by giving you the skills and experience necessary to teach introductory and general art classes at the elementary or secondary level.
In this program, students take a variety of art and general education classes, along with courses that prepare them to be effective classroom leaders. With excellent faculty, three different field experiences, and a full semester of student teaching, graduates are well prepared for starting their professional careers.
TRANSFER TIP
Because of the sequencing of upper-level courses, we suggest that you start taking classes at UNI as soon as possible.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
 Field Experience As an art education major, you will have three field experiences in which you will explore, define and sharpen your skills as a future classroom teacher. Your teaching experience will be capped off with student teaching which can be done in Iowa, throughout the United States or overseas. |
 Educator Prep Students in UNI’s educator preparation programs acquire more than 700 hours of hands-on classroom experience before graduation. This is done through more than 350 school district partnerships, 9 Iowa student teaching centers, and one out of state & international student teaching center that coordinates all out of state and international student teaching placements. |
 Kamerick Art Building All computers in the Art Lab are replaced every other year and software is updated regularly. From computers, kilns, presses and cameras to gear for welding, woodworking and metal fabrication, we have the tools and equipment you will need to make your vision a reality. |
CAREERS
COMMON CAREER AREAS
Art Teacher
Freelance Designer
Photographer
Team Leader
Web Designer
Social Media Manager
FIND OUT MORE
Have questions or want more information? Fill out the form below and someone from the department will contact you directly. To receive general university information from UNI’s admissions office, please click on ‘Request More Info About UNI’.
Jeffery Byrd, Professor and Department Head
319-273-2077