Bachelor of Arts in Art Education

Promote creativity and inspire artistry.

With a degree in Art Education from Mercyhurst, you can inspire students in K-12 to unleash their creative imaginations in the classroom, or you can practice art education in a public setting, such as a museum or community center. Art educators do more than instruct students on the techniques and theories of art, but equip students with the foundation to take their knowledge of color, form, and design into their own hands.

Your degree in Art Education will let you explore contemporary issues and practice in the visual arts and in art education. You'll also gain more than 100 hours of observation before completing required student-teaching hours. This program is designed so that all majors are eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Department of Education teaching certification upon graduation.

Art education students are supported by both our Department of Art, Design, and Communication, as well as Department of Education throughout their undergraduate career. You will be given a comprehensive curriculum in 2D, 3D, and graphic arts, as well as in evidence-based practices and hands-on classroom experience, leaving you well-prepared to enter the classroom upon graduation with a diverse skillset and foundation in today's best education practices.