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The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a focus on Art Education equips students for careers in teaching art. After earning your BFA, you'll be fully qualified to teach art from kindergarten through 12th grade in Missouri. Graduate ready to lead a classroom with UMSL's art degree, backed by:
Recognized instructors. Study under accomplished art educators like Jennifer Fisher, honored as Missouri's 2021 Art Educator of the Year and 2022 Western Region Higher Educator of the Year.
Comprehensive studio training. Unlike general art degrees, you'll combine teaching preparation with rigorous studio art practice at UMSL, equipping you for both classroom instruction and artistic pursuits.
Extensive professional connections. Benefit from exceptional guidance and career growth opportunities through the most extensive art education alumni network in the St. Louis region.
Art serves as a mirror to human existence, helping us understand our personal journeys while fostering empathy for others' experiences. This universal language invites us to examine, analyze, and thoughtfully interact with our surroundings.
Use your art education degree to nurture future innovators and creators. Our immersive BFA program provides practical training in both artistic practice and teaching methods, ensuring you're prepared to educate in Missouri schools immediately after completing your degree.