BA in Art Education

University of New Mexico

Upon completion of this program, the graduate is qualified to apply for New Mexico licensure to teach visual arts, grades K-12. This program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in New Mexico. This program has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state education requirements for licensure or certification in all other states. Some states have licensure reciprocity with New Mexico. Contact other states’ departments of education for information and planning.A student who wishes to be admitted into the teacher preparation program in art is required to meet the screening criteria and procedures of the College of Education and Art Education. Screening is done concurrently with the program’s prerequisites screening course, Art Education 310, and in some cases Art Education 320.Upon admission into the teacher preparation program in art, the student is assigned a faculty advisor with whom the student must be in contact on a regular basis and with whom the student will construct an official program of studies. The program of studies is to be drawn up as early as possible after acceptance into the program. The student is required to meet with his or her advisor each semester throughout the program.

College of Fine Arts