Type of Degree

B.S.AE.

School or College

College of Education and Social Services
College of Arts and Sciences

Area of Study

Education and community

Program Format

On-campus, Full-time

Credit hours to graduate

120 credits

Designed for students with a passion for art and education, the Art Education program occupies a unique place among programs at UVM.

Program Overview

Our students grow into accomplished artists and experienced teachers, fulfilling requirements in professional art education, studio art, art history, and electives in related subjects. Graduates satisfy requirements teaching licensure for grades Pre-K through 12.

Mentor talks with a student about her painting in a studio setting.

While the educator preparation courses are within the Department of Education, the bulk of the coursework (Studio Art, Art History, Art Education, and general education requirements) is within the School of the Arts. Classes are typically small and geared toward individual attention.

Early childhood educator works with a student an an art project.

Experience in the classroom is the backbone of a strong program, so most art education courses have a fieldwork component known as a practicum. The culminating experience is a 12-credit full-time student teaching internship in a local public school, accompanied by a seminar course to help compile your teaching licensure portfolio.

Students working to create pottery in a studio.

Commitment to Your Success

Your success is our highest priority. Throughout your time with us, you will enjoy ongoing mentoring and support your advisor, award-winning faculty, and our student services team. You will also develop close and enduring connections with classmates in your cohort and mentors in the field. 

Kia'Rae Hanron

"The power of art to change the world lies in its power to change individual lives. It allows us to see others’ perspectives – their unique worlds – in ways common sentences often cannot." – Clemmons Family Farm Arts Learning Advisor Kia'Rae Hanron '20

National Accreditation and Teaching Licensure 

Our graduates find career success in Vermont and around the country. UVM's nationally accredited teacher education programs lead to an endorsement for Vermont licensure that can be used to acquire a license in all states, though the pathway may differ based on the state where you are seeking licensure.

Funding Your Degree

Explore generous financial assistance opportunities: UVM Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Degree Requirements

Success After Graduation

  • 98% of graduates in the College of Education and Social Services were employed or continuing their education 6 months after graduating
  • 94.5% of grads were satisfied or very satisfied with their full-time position.
  • 98.5% of grads said their field of employment is somewhat or closely related to their career goals.