Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Art Education in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
|
Richmond United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
39,884
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts with an art education specialization merges artistic training with hands-on teaching practice in K–12 settings. Upon completion, graduates qualify for teaching certification spanning pre-K through 12th grade, opening doors to educational roles in schools, community programs, and museums nationwide. Instead of specializing in a single artistic discipline, students explore diverse creative electives like painting, sculpture, ceramics, and photography, with opportunities for dual majors or minors. This comprehensive approach equips future educators to instruct across various art forms. The program includes two semesters of field experience in nearby schools for teaching practice and observation, followed by an intensive semester-long internship working alongside both elementary and secondary art educators. This culminating experience allows students to develop teaching portfolios, curate final exhibitions, and launch their professional job search while gaining full-time classroom experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application.
Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53
Tuition
USD
39,884