At Saint Joseph's University, education is approached as a vocation rather than a career. Aspiring teachers learn how to manage a classroom and effectively teach, as well as how their role as educators make a difference in their communities.
Education - Art Education
The art education major at Saint Joseph's University prepares future teachers with the skills necessary to be successful educators in the field. You'll earn a broad understanding of the arts and learn to use your skills in thoughtful, expressive and creative ways as a teacher.
The major in art education at Saint Joseph's University allows you to explore artistic ideas in studios and the classroom while learning how to teach the concepts of art to others. As an art education major, you will study painting, sculpture, ceramics and various other media, in addition to learning how to be an effective teacher. Along with expanding your artistic knowledge, you will study effective communication skills and educational techniques that will help you teach your future students how to turn their creative ideas into works of art.
What Sets Our Program Apart
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Students who successfully complete the program, maintain a GPA of 3.0 and pass the required PRAXIS exam (a knowledge and skills assessment exam required for certification) can apply for Pennsylvania Level 1 teacher certification. This certification is good for six years of teaching before renewal. With level 1 certification in secondary education, teachers can take the content exams for teaching other grade levels, in addition to other content areas. The certification exams for reading specialist, special education or health and physical education require completion of their respective programs.
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You will complete a full semester of student teaching at a school in the Philadelphia area, where you will apply your knowledge and educational techniques in the classroom.
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The department's faculty have exhibited their work in prestigious galleries and widely published their writings. This diverse group of painters, ceramicists, photographers, sculptors and art historians are dedicated teachers who challenge and inspire you to develop your personal aesthetic. As a senior, you will enroll in a yearlong capstone course, which culminates in an exhibition of your work in the University's professional gallery or a presentation and paper representing original research.
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Saint Joseph’s University's ideal location in Philadelphia and close proximity to New York, Washington, D.C. and other major cultural centers expose you first-hand to important works of art at many renowned galleries and museums.
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Saint Joseph's University offers a Master of Science in Art Education (PK-12). This 30-credit program offers a unique opportunity for you to advance your development as artists while preparing to be an art teacher. We offer a variety of graduate options to help you further develop your skills after graduation to help guide and advance your career, including:
What Can You Do with a Degree in Art Education?
While many students who graduate with a degree in art education go on to become art teachers at the elementary, middle or high school level, there are numerous other career paths you can pursue. Graduates have found careers in a wide range of art-related areas, including:
- Advertising
- Commercial photography
- Gallery and museum work
- Graphic and web design
- Interior design
- Fashion design
- Architecture
- Teaching
Program Details
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View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.
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For a detailed breakdown, please visit our tuition & fees page.
Admission Information
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To apply for this program, complete an application online. SAT and/or ACT scores are optional but you can submit them if you think they’ll strengthen your application.
Learn more about admissions requirements and how to apply as a first-year student, transfer student or international student.
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First-Year Students
Applications for high school students are available beginning August 1 of your senior year. Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision options are available. For a full timeline of deadlines, visit our admission page.Transfer Students
Applications to transfer to Saint Joseph’s are accepted on a rolling basis for fall and spring start terms. -
1. To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.
2. A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.
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Transfer credit may be awarded for previous coursework. A course must meet the following requirements to be considered for transfer to Saint Joseph’s University:
- Undergraduate courses with a grade of “C” or above
- Graduate courses with a grade of “B” or above
- Pass/Fail grades are not eligible for transfer credit
- Must be from a regionally or programmatically accredited institution
- The coursework must match the course offered at Saint Joseph's
- Some programs have a time limit for specific courses
- Earned credit may be submitted for review based on a timeline of less than or equal to 5 to 10 years between completion of course and enrollment at SJU
*Visit the transfer page for a detailed breakdown of courses and institutions eligible for transfer.
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If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:
- Satisfy general admission requirements
- Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey
Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT as an option to the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agency is required.
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Saint Joseph’s is a military-friendly institution and offers assistance and services to veterans and their dependents who are utilizing educational benefits. Benefits include:
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
- Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
- Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
- Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
- Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
- Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
- Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
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