Overview

The Art Education program at Rhode Island College will include art studio, art history and art education courses with leading art faculty. You will also gain extensive clinical experiences in public school classrooms. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for full certification to teach art in all grades (pre-K-12) in Rhode Island.

Students apply to the B.S. in art education program while enrolled in or after completing ARTE 301 and by completing the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD) online application and admission requirements. The Department of Art forwards recommendations to the FSEHD through this online application. Applicants are then formally accepted into both the FSEHD and to the B.S. in art education program.

Why Earn an Art Education Bachelor's Degree at RIC?

The only teacher preparation program in the state to offer an undergraduate degree in art education that leads to K-12 teacher certification.
Our curriculum combines studio practice with real-world experience in public school classrooms.
Art Education majors begin by completing the foundations program, a comprehensive series of courses in drawing and design.
Topics covered include: drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, art history, art curriculum design, educational psychology and special education policies and practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Drawing

Two-Dimensional Design

Digital Media

Three-Dimensional Design

Synthesis/Three-Dimensional Emphasis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision: March 15, with rolling consideration thereafter

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A completed Common Application and RIC Supplement. This includes the required 250-word college essay and $50 nonrefundable application fee. The Common Application may be completed online. International students currently living or studying in the U.S. must also supply a home country address on the application. APPLY NOW

Official transcripts of all academic records. Transcripts from any institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a US evaluation company such as Spantran Pathways - Rhode Island College (offers discounted services) or any current member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). Evaluations must include a equivalency of your credentials in terms of U.S. education, a course-by-course evaluation with grades and English translation.
English Language Proficiency: Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS for students whose native language is not English is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Out-of-State

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5230 USD / year

≈ 5230 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $7,845

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

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

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Overview

Why Earn an Art Education Bachelor's Degree at RIC?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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