B.F.A. in Art Education Pre K - 12
The Art Education major prepares students for certification to teach art from grades Pre-K through 12. The program admits students by application, and students must have a 3.0 grade point average at the time of admittance and maintain that average throughout their time in the program. Students intending to pursue the B.F.A. in Art Education should first declare the Art Studio major. Placement is conducted through the School of Education and Professional Studies at Potsdam.
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- develop the necessary dispositions to be a reflective practitioner of art education.
- consistently use effective assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
- exhibit the ability to communicate an understanding of the importance of the arts in society and in arts education.
Career Outlook
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Julia Jones '24 has continued to find her voice and pursue her dream of becoming an art teacher through the College’s art education program. She recently completed her student teaching placement at Ogdensburg Free Academy, an experience she will be using as a springboard to her career.
I love SUNY Potsdam. I love that I was able to go to school here for both my undergrad and my master’s degrees and that I have been able to teach in the area. Hopefully, someday I can inspire my students to come to this school and go to the art department too.”