Dive into hands-on courses and in-depth explorations of diverse art forms, and gain the skills you need to inspire and educate the next generation of artists.
Locations
- Armstrong Campus (In Person)
Why Major in Art Education at Georgia Southern?
Majoring in Art Education at Georgia Southern empowers you to share your passion for art and shape the creative minds of the generation ahead.
Through coursework that blends artistic practice with educational theory, you’ll explore diverse art forms—from sculpture to painting to digital media—and learn how to design effective, inclusive curricula for students of all ages. The program goes beyond developing artistic skills, equipping you with the ability to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and self-expression in the classroom. You’ll work with local educators and have the opportunity to be involved with art museums and numerous galleries located in Savannah.
A BFA in Art Education not only prepares you for a rewarding teaching career, it also opens doors to roles in museum education, community arts programs, and educational policy.
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What Can You Do With a Degree in Art Education?
Open the door to a rewarding career in teaching and beyond with a degree in art education. Our graduates can become certified art teachers in elementary, middle, or high schools, instilling their passion for the arts and fostering creativity and critical thinking in students.
The skills you’ll gain through our Art Education program translate well to roles in museum education, community arts organizations, curriculum development, and even educational policy. With a strong foundation in both art techniques and teaching strategies, you’ll be equipped to inspire and engage learners in various educational settings.
Where our graduates work:
- K-12 Schools
- Art and Cultural Centers
- Museums
- Art Camps
- Churches
- Nonprofits
What our graduates do:
- K-12 Art Teacher
- Art Camp Instructor
- Arts Administrator
- Community Art Educator
What You’ll Learn
At Georgia Southern’s Art Education program, you’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in both art-making and teaching methodologies.
The curriculum covers a range of visual art disciplines while integrating educational theory and art history to deepen your understanding of how individuals express themselves creatively. Learn to design engaging curricula, explore classroom management techniques, and adapt instructional strategies for diverse learning environments. Through hands-on studio courses and field experiences, you’ll be prepared to inspire students and effectively teach art across various educational settings.
Build Your Experience
Take your BFA in Art Education to new heights with galleries full of inspiration and state-of-the-art facilities.
Arts Building (Statesboro)
With resources like large-format printers, laser engravers, video equipment, and bookbinding materials, the Arts Building has everything you need to let your creativity soar.
The Arts Building is home to these classes and resources:
- 2D Design Studio
- 3D Digital Studio
- Animation
- Drawing
- Faculty Offices
- Graduate Studios
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Print, Paper & Book Arts
- Student Resource Center
- Print & Prototype Center
Ceramics and Sculpture Building (Statesboro)
Get hands-on in the ceramics studio, put your skills to work in the woodshop, or map out your next project in the 3D design studio.
The Ceramics studio is home to these classes and resources:
- 3D Design Studio
- Ceramics Studios
- Faculty Offices
- Foundry
- Glaze Calculation Lab
- Graduate Studios
- Sculpture Studio
- Woodshop
Center for Art and Theatre (Statesboro)
Find visual inspiration, the freedom to express yourself, and quiet spaces to focus in the Center for Art and Theatre.
The Center for Art and Theatre is home to these classes and resources:
- Administrative Offices
- Betty Foy Sanders Georgia Artists Collection Gallery
- Smith Callaway Banks Southern Folk Art Gallery
- Contemporary and University Galleries
- Sculpture Garden
- Black Box Theatre
Fine Arts Hall (Armstrong)
From painting to photography to printmaking, Armstrong Campus BFA students can find studio art resources in the Fine Arts Hall.
The Fine Arts Hall is home to these classes and resources:
- 3D Design Studio
- Administrative Offices
- Fine Arts Gallery
- Art Education
- Drawing
- Fibers
- Painting
- Photography (Darkroom)
- Printmaking
- Theatre & Music Classrooms
- Armstrong Box Office and Fine Arts Auditorium
Annex II (Armstrong)
Annex II is where Armstrong Campus BFA students get hands-on in the ceramics studio, put their skills to work in the woodshop, or map out their next project in the 3D design studio.
Annex II is home to these classes and resources:
- 2D Design Studio
- 3D Design Studio
- Ceramics Studios
- Glaze Calculation Lab
- Woodshop
Solms Hall (Armstrong)
Solms Hall is home to these classes and resources:
- Art History
- Digital Photography
- Other departments also teach classes in this building.
Take Action
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply as a First-Year Student Transfer to Georgia SouthernThe Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art anticipates that graduates will seek initial certification in the following programs: BFA-Art Education
The BFA-Art Education program meets the educational requirements for a teaching certificate in Georgia. Unless listed below, Georgia Southern’s program does NOT meet educational requirements for certification in that state. Out-of-state students living in GA may need to meet additional requirements in their home state after graduation.
DO NOT MEET ANY REQUIREMENT: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NY, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WI, WY, AS, GU, MP, PR, and VI.
MEETS REQUIREMENTS:
CT, FL, HI, KY, LA, NC, NH, NM, PA, UT, VA, VT, WA
Georgia Southern makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residence requirements, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. For more information, as well as for a list of applicable state boards, visit the Georgia Southern State Authorization and Professional Licensure Webpage.
Georgia Southern University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
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Ready to prepare yourself to inspire and educate the next generation of artists? Learn more about getting your BFA in Art Education at Georgia Southern University.
Contact Us
Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art
P.O. Box 8032
Statesboro, GA 30460-8032
Phone: 912-478-5358
Fax: 912-478-5104
art@georgiasouthern.edu