Overview

The interdisciplinary Art Education program at the Northwest Missouri State University focuses on children’s artistic development, skills-based learning with two- and three-dimensional art, critical thinking regarding images in pop culture inclusing logos, advertisements, television shows and memes; and issues-based learning that promotes problem-solving.

Education majors get experience in the classroom during their freshman year. The Northwest education programs are dedicated to ensuring students are career-ready and prepared for the first day of school.

Freshman-year observation provides students an opportunity to observe a teacher for 30 hours during their first year. Students interact with professionals in the field and learn the operations of a classroom and good teaching practices.

During the sophomore year, students participate in a field experience that involves outlining a unit plan and teaching lessons in grades five through nine.

During the junior-year practicum experience, students spend 90 hours in the classroom, teaching lessons, integrating technology and literacy, engaging learning strategies and using assessment to guide education.

Did you know you could pursue the following careers with an art education degree?

Art teacher

Curator

Graphic designer

Professional artist

Museum educator

Photography assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Art Concepts

Methods in Elementary Art

Design With Fibers

Methods in Secondary School Art

Drawing

Ceramics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: There is no deadline for admission applications as we have a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryville, United States

Disciplines

Art Education View 453 other Bachelors in Art Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen.For comparison purposes, admission requirements for domestic first-time freshmen must include the following:

A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or "C" average and;

A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34654 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34654 USD per year during 48 months.
National

33936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33936 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

25545 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25545 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Maryville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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