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SIUE's art education program offers K-12 visual arts teacher certification for Illinois, combining studio practice, art history, and cultural studies. This program integrates the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior's inquiry-based professional model, focusing on:
Practical knowledge implementation
Teaching methodologies
Educational theory and context
Student development principles
Communication techniques
Professional collaboration
Through hands-on observation and interaction with art educators in diverse settings, SIUE students develop reflective teaching practices for varied learning environments. The curriculum emphasizes dual growth as both practicing artists and skilled educators, with access to top-tier facilities for artistic creation and lesson development.
Students gain comprehensive training through intermediate studio courses, art history studies, and specialized education coursework. The program culminates in a semester-long student teaching experience across two Illinois public school grade levels.
As an NASAD-accredited institution, SIUE's Department of Art and Design maintains nationally recognized standards for studio safety, teaching practices, and curriculum quality.