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The BFA program in art with a concentration in art education involves:
- art learning strategies and processes
- facilitation of the teaching of art
- policymaking in art
- the study of art
- art inquiry
- context
- development
- studio
- visual culture
In addition to their art education coursework, students are required to take coursework in the various studio programs offered in the School of Art.
Students declare their BFA concentration at the time of their ASU admission. Following admission, if students wish to change their BFA concentration, they may meet with their School of Art academic advisor.
Program Offered
Art (Art Education),
BFA
Offered by
Herberger Institute for Design & the Arts
Location
Tempe
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Application Requirements
Students choose their BFA concentration at the time of admission. Following admission, if a student wishes to change their BFA concentration, students may meet with their School of Art academic advisor.
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Career Outlook
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $66,930 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 10.1% | $92,360 |
| Craft Artists | 4.3% | $34,940 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 10.3% | $64,020 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 7.4% | $57,160 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 6.6% | $49,520 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 7.5% | $59,170 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 7.9% | $54,230 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 7.5% | $57,720 |
| Tutors | 9.9% |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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