Art Teaching
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Program Description
All students in the BFA in Art Teaching degree program must complete 24 credits from this list of art studio and art history directed electives to meet specific state licensure requirements: https://www.art.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/Directed-Elective-12_2023.pdf Speak to a College of Fine Arts Advisor for more information.
The Art Teaching BFA Kindergarten – Twelfth Grade Licensure Program Description:
The purpose of the BFA Art Teaching Kindergarten – Twelfth (K-12) Grade Licensure Program is to prepare elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school visual art educators. Competent K-12 visual art teaching requires both in-depth knowledge of subject matter (art) and skill in applying educational concepts and principles that are developmentally appropriate. The College of Education’s Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE) oversees teacher licensure at the University of Utah. UITE is located in SAEC 2264.
Note: Licensing is dictated by specific deadlines. Students pursuing an educator license should contact the UITE as soon as possible to learn about deadlines, background check requirements, and student teaching.
For students in the Art Teaching BFA degree program who are interested in not pursuing a K-12 teaching license, please schedule an appointment to see a CFA Advisor to discuss alternative class options available within the program of study.
Program Admissions Requirements
College of Education Teacher Licensure Admission Requirements
Candidates for the licensure program are admitted on a rolling admissions basis. Complete applications must be received no later than February 1st prior to the anticipated licensure year. The application consists of:
Online Application
Statement of Professional Purpose
Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation
Major Minor Sign off forms
Background Check Clearance from the Utah State Board of Education
Background Check for Initial Licensure:
In order to participate in any field-based course, including student teaching, student must pass a State and Federal background check (including fingerprinting) through the Utah State Board of Education.
Background checks should be completed the first semester of full major status.
Background checks are continuously monitored for 5 years before renewal is required.
University of Utah must be listed as your institution of record when completing the background check process.