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Pursuing an art education degree at USD immerses you in a distinctive program designed to equip future educators with skills for teaching visual arts across all grade levels. Stand out by blending established methodologies with real-world classroom practice, building confidence through student teaching opportunities. Our dedicated faculty provide personalized guidance, instructing you in diverse artistic mediums both on campus and beyond.
Develop into an exceptional educator capable of motivating young minds through our comprehensive art education program.
USD's cutting-edge facilities nurture creative growth while delivering practical experience essential for artistic mastery. Among our specialized workspaces, you'll find:
Cold working tools: Precision lapping machine, water-cooled drill press with diamond core bits, large-format diamond brick saw, tile-cutting wet saw
Open figure drawing sessions, Traditional letterpress and type setting workshop
Dedicated iMac studio with Adobe Creative Cloud access
Professional photography studio featuring Nikon 3200 DSLRs, large format cameras (8x10 and 4x5), medium format systems, and 35mm SLR cameras
Comprehensive metal workshop with 220v MIG/TIG welders, 115v MIG welder, plasma cutter, gas forge, oxyacetylene setups, grinding stations, industrial bender, and extensive hand/power tool selection
International students who have officially completed secondary school (high school) in either the United States or their home country may apply for undergraduate admission. High school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, Cambridge International Examinations English subject O-Level with B or higher, English subject A-Level with C or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher).