Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Art Education] From University of South Carolina - Upstate

Art Education students begin their program of study in the foundation courses of the visual arts department.  After successfully completing these courses and required general education courses, students apply to the Professional Art Education Program when they have completed 60 hours of work.

Highlights of the Art Education Program

• 100 hours of practical experience in public schools of the upstate 
• Visitation to diverse school populations 
• Development of e-portfolio throughout the program 
• Engagement in highly technical programs 
• Direct hands- on learning experience with FOCUS Gallery for schools 
• Service Learning with Spartanburg Art Museum and other art agencies

Program Mission

The primary mission of the Art Education Program supports the University’s missionby improving our  students’ ability to be effective visual communicators and to increase their perception of the global environments of art and education, as well as to consider global shifts in visual codes. The integrated content areas of visual arts theory: production, history, criticism and aesthetics, develops the necessary creative and technical skills involved in creative problem solving. Attention is paid to the preparation of highly qualified candidates for licensure in K-12 art classrooms or employment in museums, and community art organizations in the Upstate and surrounding areas.