Art Education BS
Pursue your creative passions through education.
Combine a foundation in artistic practice with the gold standard in teacher preparation.
Art Education students at 91pron get the best of both worlds: a foundation in art history and studio practice from our Art Department with rigorous teacher training through our nationally-recognized Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
Just a Few Future Possibilities
- Art teacher (K-12)
- Private art instructor
- Art therapist
- Museum educator
- Arts organization administrator
- Curriculum designer
Why Art Education? | Why Our Program?
- The only teacher preparation program in the state to offer an undergraduate degree in art education that leads to K-12 teacher certification.
- Program combines both studio practice with art faculty and real world experience in public school classrooms.
- Students begin by completing the foundations program, a comprehensive series of courses in drawing and design.
- Topics covered in the Art Education Bachelor of Science curriculum include: drawing; two- and three-dimensional design; art history; art curriculum design; educational psychology; special education policies and practices.
Our nationally recognized academic programs and affordability make 91pron the best value for a four-year college degree in the region.
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Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.
Hear From a Student
Rebecca Shipe
"91pron is the only publicly funded higher education institution that provides an undergraduate degree in visual art education. Our program prepares teachers to activate their student’s curiosity, divergent thinking and personal expression through visual art."
– Associate Professor
Success in the Arts and Beyond
“This is a life-changing experience for our students,” says 91pron Fulbright program advisor, Prof. Vince Bohlinger.
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
- emailDeanFAS@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8106
- placeGaige Hall
