Art Education Certificate Program
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.
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 (non-degree) program. This is an entry-level (Level 4) certification that allows recipients to teach at the PK-12 level.
Though this program can be completed part-time, courses related to certification are offered during the day so as to coincide with school hours. School-based experiences are integrated into these courses.
Interested applicants will apply through the UGA Graduate School (see bottom of page for link to application instructions).
Curriculum
Once admitted, students must complete the following course work specific to teacher certification (Level 4).
- ARED 6350S Elementary Curriculum in Art Education
- ARED 6360S Secondary Curriculum in Art Education
- EDSE 6020 (or 6020E) Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: PreK-Grade 5
OR EDSE 6030 (or 6030E) Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: Grades 6-12
- EPSY 6011 (or 6011E) Foundations of Human Development for Education
- ARED 7310E Critical Multicultural Studies in Art Education
OR
ARED 6060S Art Education in School, Museum, and Community
- ARED 7460 Student Teaching in Art Education (9 hrs) -Elementary and Secondary Placement in schools
- ARED 7470 Issues and Practices in Art Education (3 hrs) -Seminar on campus
The following studio courses are also required if not included within the applicant’s undergraduate degree program:
- ARST 2100 Painting (3 hrs)
- ARST 2300 Printmaking (3 hrs)
- ARST 2500 Ceramics (3 hrs)
- ARST 2400 Sculpture (3 hrs)
Resources & Links
Master’s in Art Education plus certification program
If you are interested in the Master’s in Art Education plus certification program.
Online MAEd DegreeFaculty Contact
Dr. Mira Kallio-Tavin, Graduate Coordinator for Art Education, Mira.KallioTavin@uga.edu
Contact Dr. Mira Kallio-TavinLast updated: October 17, 2025