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Undergraduate Admissions

Art Education (K-12)

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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What is Art Education (K-12)?

Art Education prepares teachers of art for kindergarten through grade 12 in schools. This major places emphasis on methods, materials, processes, and practice teaching in Illinois. Through this area of study, you’ll learn to embrace many roles, like artist, educator, and activist. Your coursework will cover a rigorous study of contemporary art and visual culture. You must submit a portfolio before the university accepts you into this program.

Career Options

  • Art education
  • Art therapy
  • Arts administration
  • Community arts
  • Consulting
  • Research

Post-Graduation Success1

100% employed or continuing education

94% employed after graduation

6% attending graduate school

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

Sample employer destinations: School of Art + Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign Community Unit School District 4, Lombard School District 44, Bannockburn School, Glenbard Township High School District 87, Palm Beach School District, Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54, La Grange School District 102, Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 View All

Sample grad school destinations: Insufficient survey data is available for sample grad school destinations. View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

4.2 years to degree

96% returned for second year

68% graduated within 4 years

85% graduated within 6 years

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,912
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses: $19,558
  • Total: $39,652

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $37,588
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses:$19,898
  • Total: $62,668

International

  • Tuition: $38,630
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses: $19,898
  • Total: $63,710
Undergraduate Admissions
901 West Illinois Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-0302
admissions@illinois.edu
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