Overview

Whether you’re in pursuit of your K-12 licensure in art education or if you already have a degree and are now looking to expand your skills, increase your knowledge and continue your professional development within the field of art education, Bachelor of Science in Art Education at Northern Illinois University offer a comprehensive, supportive and diverse opportunities to create, learn and grow.

Careers

Students who graduate from Northern Illinois University with Art and Design Education degrees find rewarding careers in multiple fields, including teaching in k-12 and community settings, museum and gallery management, and higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses

2D Foundation

3D Foundation

Art for Special Needs Population

Art and Design since 1900

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

Book an IELTS test now!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

Start preparing for IELTS with Free Practice Tests.

Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

Design Art Education View 451 other Bachelors in Art Education in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

Book an IELTS test now!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

Start preparing for IELTS with Free Practice Tests.

Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application

Official transcripts from all high schools attended

ACT/SAT score (if applicable)

Proof of English ability

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Northern Illinois University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

10230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5115 USD per semester during 48 months.

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art and Design Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About