Bachelor in Art Education

Ball State University, founded in 1918 and based in Muncie, Indiana, is a comprehensive public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With over 21,500 students and an international community of about 800, Ball State delivers immersive learning through hands-on projects, internships, and applied research. Its 193 programs span business, education, fine arts, health sciences, humanities, and STEM fields, providing diverse pathways for academic and professional growth.

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The Bachelor in Art Education at Ball State University is a degree program for students who want to teach art at all levels. This 4-year program helps students earn an Indiana K-12 teaching license in art and prepares them for the challenges of today's art classroom.

The curriculum covers the art disciplines of studio, criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Students also take courses on art-specific and general instructional methods, which they apply in local elementary, middle, and high schools. They gain teaching experience at Saturday Children's Art Classes and have access to new classrooms, a resource library, and a computer lab.

Graduates of this program can become Art Teachers, Museum Educators, Art Coordinators, or Curriculum Developers. They can work in schools, museums, galleries, or community art organizations. With a job placement rate close to 100 percent, students can expect to find employment soon after graduation.