The Art Education program at the Lamar Dodd School of Art is grounded in critical, experiential, and interdisciplinary inquiry. Faculty and students benefit from close proximity to the Georgia Museum of Art, partnerships with schools and community organizations in diverse settings, and the expertise of renowned studio and art history faculty within the School of Art. As a community of art educators, we explore the intersections of contemporary art, service-learning, and social justice. Graduates are encouraged to be innovators who challenge the status quo through locally and globally transformative practices.

Degrees and Programs Offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Education

The BFA in Art Education degree is ideally suited for students with a serious interest in art and a desire to share that interest with others. The program prepares students to teach in PK-12 educational settings, with an emphasis on school settings but with opportunities to explore museum and community settings as well. Students should be dedicated to helping young people develop their abilities to create and respond to art; exhibit adaptability to a variety of learning situations, student backgrounds, and personalities; demonstrate flexibility and imagination in using a range of art media, equipment, and facilities; and be resourceful in the development of instructional strategies relevant to contemporary students. This program leads to a Level 4 Teaching Certificate.

Faculty Contact

Dr. Lynn Sanders-Bustle, Program Coordinator for the BFA in Art Education degree, bustle@uga.edu

Art Education Certification Only Program

Individuals with an undergraduate degree in Art (or a closely related major) from the Lamar Dodd School of Art or another four-year institution may request admission to Art Education for the Certification-Only (non-degree) program. This is an entry-level (Level 4) certification that allows program completers to teach at the PK-12 level. 

Faculty Contact

Dr. Mira Kallio-Tavin, Graduate Coordinator for Art Education, Mira.KallioTavin@uga.edu

Master of Art Education (MAEd)

The Art Education program offers two options for the MAED degree:

1. Master of Art Education

This program is appropriate for those who already hold a Level 4 Teaching Certificate in Art, or for those who wish to work in contexts that do not require certification. This program requires a minimum of 33 hours of graduate study and leads to the Level 5 Teaching Certificate in the state of Georgia. 

2. Master of Art Education for Initial Level 4/Level 5 Certification

This program is appropriate for those who have an undergraduate studio art degree and wish to pursue a teaching certificate in art in addition to earning a Master’s degree. Depending on the nature of the applicant’s undergraduate degree, additional studio art courses may be required. This program requires a minimum of 54 hours of graduate study and leads to both initial teaching certification in art (Level 4 Certificate) and a (Level 5 Certificate). 

Faculty Contact

Dr. Mira Kallio-Tavin, Graduate Coordinator for Art Education, Mira.KallioTavin@uga.edu 

Educational Specialist in Education (EdS) with Art Education Emphasis

Designed as an advanced course of study in art education, this Educational Specialist (EdS) program is for working art education professionals who already hold a master's degree in Art Education. This program allows students from a variety of art education contexts to further their art education expertise and offers eligibility for an upgraded T-6 Georgia teaching certification to those working in PK-12 schools. 

The Educational Specialist (EdS) in Education (Art Education Emphasis) program is offered jointly by the College of Education and the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

Faculty Contact

Dr. Mira Kallio-Tavin, Graduate Coordinator for Art Education, Mira.KallioTavin@uga.edu 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Art (Art Education Emphasis)

A Doctor of Philosophy in Art degree with an emphasis in Art Education is the highest degree offered by the area of Art Education. The culmination of the degree is the acceptance of a doctoral dissertation that demonstrates that the student is capable of doing independent and original research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the field. Candidates for the degree will demonstrate competence in academic writing, research methodologies and contemporary theories and practices in art education and related disciplines. The specific sequence of courses for each candidate will depend on their area of interest and previous coursework. The PhD offers eligibility for an upgraded T-7 Georgia teaching certification for those working in PK-12 schools.

Faculty Contact

Dr. Mira Kallio-Tavin, Graduate Coordinator for Art Education, Mira.KallioTavin@uga.edu 

For General Inquiries about the Art Education Area

Faculty Contact

Dr. Christina Hanawalt, Area Chair of Art Education, hanawalt@uga.edu

 

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