Art Education

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Prepare to inspire young minds through art in diverse educational settings, including schools, museums and community organizations. 

Why Study Art Education at TCU?

• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to teach art in K-12 settings while laying a strong foundation for graduate studies in art therapy.
• 100% job placement rate for all art education graduates; mentoring for professional work begins in your first semester.
• Choose from six studio emphases and complete five courses in your selected area to specialize in what inspires you.

Program Overview

In our art education courses, you'll collaborate closely with experienced educators and gain hands-on experience with advanced technologies. Your experience will include:

• Collaborating with educators for 10 hours per course.
• Implementing art curricula using technologies like Promethean boards, document cameras and AirMedia.
• Working in well-equipped classrooms that provide a wide range of art materials to foster creativity and innovation.
• Receiving training from the Alliance for Children, allowing you to engage with children from diverse socioeconomic and developmental backgrounds.

For a full look at what makes our program unique, view our Program Overview.

Explore Our Facilities & Campus Tours

Discover the cutting-edge facilities where you will elevate your artistic vision and enhance your technical expertise for a career in creative expression, or schedule a visit to the TCU campus.

CAREER PREP & ALUMNI

Our students take the Texas teacher certification exam, which qualifies them to teach pre-K–12 art in Texas and 45 other states. Throughout the program, you’ll gain hands-on experience and connect with a strong network of TCU art education alumni, including pre-K–12 art teachers you’ll observe during your courses.