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Bachelor of Art Education

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Art Education and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

Art teacher (K-12)
Community art centres
Children's museums
Art museums
Parks and recreation departments
Arts organisations

Curriculum

Studio courses in drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Ceramics
Sculpture
Digital art and design alongside art history and education coursework in assessment
Literacies
Technology
Equitable learning environments
Special-needs teaching and field experience
Ending in a student-teaching residency (155+ pre-residency hours).

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school credentials with certified English translation
SAT/ACT optional
English proof (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE 54 or Duolingo 120) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school credentials by country (country tool on the international requirements page), Official transcripts with certified English translation, SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 54
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check first-year or transfer requirements and deadlines. Fall 2027 early action is 2 November 2026 and regular decision 1 February 2027. Apply on the Common Application and pay the 170 USD fee (70 USD plus 100 USD international evaluation fee). Upload official transcripts with certified English translations and English test scores or an exemption. SAT/ACT are optional. After admission
Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,236 USD
Application fee	$170 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Chicago
Faculty or school	College of Architecture, Design, And the Arts
Department	Art
Teaching language	English
Credit value	132
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.