Art Education BS
Pursue your creative passions through education.
Combine a foundation in artistic practice with the gold standard in teacher preparation.
Art Education students at RIC get the best of both worlds: a foundation in art history and studio practice from our Art Department with rigorous teacher training through our nationally-recognized Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
Just a Few Future Possibilities
- Art teacher (K-12)
- Private art instructor
- Art therapist
- Museum educator
- Arts organization administrator
- Curriculum designer
Why Art Education? | Why Our Program?
- The only teacher preparation program in the state to offer an undergraduate degree in art education that leads to K-12 teacher certification.
- Program combines both studio practice with art faculty and real world experience in public school classrooms.
- Students begin by completing the foundations program, a comprehensive series of courses in drawing and design.
- Topics covered in the Art Education Bachelor of Science curriculum include: drawing; two- and three-dimensional design; art history; art curriculum design; educational psychology; special education policies and practices.
Our nationally recognized academic programs and affordability make Rhode Island College the best value for a four-year college degree in the region.
Hear From a Student
Rebecca Shipe
"Rhode Island College is the only publicly funded higher education institution that provides an undergraduate degree in visual art education. Our program prepares teachers to activate their student’s curiosity, divergent thinking and personal expression through visual art."
– Associate Professor and Coordinator of Art Education
Graduating With Triple Honors and Teaching Kindness Through Art
“Through art education, I’m able to teach students to socialize, to connect, to learn about each other and about themselves.” – RIC senior Caterina Brunell
Take the Next Step!
Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
- emailDeanFAS@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8106
- placeGaige Hall
