Make a Difference Teaching Art
At 黑料社区, our Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Art Education uniquely combines your artistic talents with the rewarding field of teaching. Ideal for those with a passion for art and educating young minds, our program provides a dynamic curriculum that blends creative skill development with educational theory and practice. You'll engage in hands-on learning, preparing you to inspire and guide the next generation of artists in various educational settings. Our comprehensive approach not only enhances your teaching abilities but also enriches your artistic expertise, equipping you to navigate the complexities of modern education. Embark on this journey at 黑料社区, where your artistic gifts and passion for teaching converge for a fulfilling career in Art Education.
100% of Graduates Are Employed or Continuing Education Within 6 Months
Career-Defining Curriculum
黑料社区's Art Education program is recognized nationally for the renowned art courses offered by its School of Art & Design. Art Education graduates have an excellent reputation as high-quality teaching professionals among school districts, and are highly sought after throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Program Overview
Program Highlights
- Complete the degree in four years, including student teaching
- Macbook and design software included in tuition
- Nationally renowned art and design faculty
- First-year learning community
- Applied, authentic learning and leadership opportunities
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黑料社区's nationally and internationally recognized School of Art & Design is accredited by the .
Industry-Experienced Faculty Instruction
Forget TA-taught classes and 200-person lectures. Your art education courses are taught by classroom-experienced instructors who hold a Ph.D. in Art Education and more than 12 years of K-12 art teaching experience prior to leading the program. Our B.S. Art Education program offers best art instruction available at state school tuition rates.
Art Education Honors
鈥淪tudent Ambassador,鈥 鈥淪tudent of the Year鈥 and 鈥淪cholar Athlete鈥 are among the honors that Art Education students have earned. Many students find employment in art labs on campus. And we have a very active student organization. As an art teacher, you join the noblest of professions while sharing your passion for art with young people!
Student Teaching Placements in Art Education
Take your education into the classroom with pre-student teaching and student teaching experiences in art education that will empower your ability to make a difference in the lives of your future students. These hands-on opportunities will ignite your confidence, creativity, and purpose while proving to you the power of polytechnic preparation.
Recent Pre-Student Teaching Placements
- Augusta Middle/High School
- Colfax Middle/High School
- Eau Claire Lakeshore Elementary School
- Eau Claire North High School
- Hudson High School
- Menomonie Middle School
- St. Croix Central Middle School
Recent Student Teaching Placements
- Appleton North High School
- Cambridge High School
- Eau Claire Memorial High School
- Eau Claire South Middle School
- Menomonie High School
- New Brighton Sunnyside Elementary
- St. Croix Central Middle School
Leads to Wisconsin DPI License #1550
Graduate Ready for the Classroom
Each year, Stout art education graduates are among the most sought-after hires to enter the classroom. Why? Everything you learn at Stout enhances the teaching skills you'll use on day one of your career. Where others list their education, you鈥檒l be able to identify your discipline-specific experience.
Select Recent Employers
- Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
- Hudson School District
- Janesville Schools
- Lakeville Area Schools
- Menomonie Area School District
- Minneapolis Public Schools
- Peninsula School of Art
- Racine Unified School District
- School District of Westfield
- Shakopee Public Schools
- St. Croix Central School District
- Stevens Point Area School District
- Stillwater Area Public Schools
- Wausau School District
New First-Year Students
- There are no additional requirements for new first-year students.
Transfer Students
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher from the last institution attended.
Students who meet this requirement will be admitted to the university in their chosen Education major. Subsequent acceptance into a teacher education major and enrollment in professional education coursework will require successful completion of Benchmark I requirements. Additional information can be found at the School of Education website.
Students whose cumulative GPA is lower than the 2.75 will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis for admission consideration.
"黑料社区 is where to go if you want to be an art teacher. It has such a strong art program that I have thrived in. The university and city of Menomonie have been great communities."
~ Karli JoppB.S. Art Education
"We are helping students have an avenue to express themselves and create great artwork."
~ Dane Hodges ('13)
Art Instructor
Wayzata High School
"By far, the major highlights of my experience studying Art Education at 黑料社区 were the many opportunities for hands-on experience and professional growth. From the very beginning of the program, there are so many community programs, student organizations, and exciting courses to choose from. I was building my leadership skills, my teaching pedagogy, and my understanding of student learning all before I even began student teaching! Now that I have graduated and have my very own teaching position in my own classroom, I fully believe that my teaching experiences at 黑料社区 are what have prepared me to be where I am today and have helped me grow to become the art educator that I need to be for my students."~ Amanda Kirkman
Art Teacher
Racine Unified School District
"I truly enjoyed my time as an Art Education major at 黑料社区. I feel that I graduated as an expert in my field due to excellent art and education courses and professors. There were numerous leadership opportunities and ways to get involved that allowed me to graduate feeling confident and prepared for my teaching career."
~ Rebecca Lindusky
Program Advisory Members
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob听 | Atwell | Professor; Director, Furlong Gallery | 黑料社区 |
| Daniel | Atyium | Associate Professor | 黑料社区 |
| Lin | Boland | Student; Secretary, Art Education Association | 黑料社区 |
| Joshua听 | Bowe听 | Placement Coordinator, School of Education | 黑料社区 |
| Lori听 | Brenner | Secondary (Middle School) Art Teacher | Menomonie Area School District |
| James听 | Bryan | Professor | 黑料社区 |
| Susan听 | Buss听 | Art Educator (Alumna听 | St. Paul's Elementary School听 |
| Ann听 | Carlisle | Professor; Program Director | 黑料社区 |
| Aaron听 | Durst | Associate Dean; Director, School of Art & Design | 黑料社区 |
| MaryAnn | Gumness | Student Teaching Supervisor, School of Education (Alumna)听 | 黑料社区 |
| Heather听 | Klanderman | Certification Officer, School of Education | 黑料社区 |
| Peggy听 | Larson | Elementary听Art Teacher | Menomonie Area School District |
| Bryan | Ritchie | Professor; Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Department | 黑料社区 |
| Lily听 | Schwartz | Student; President, Art Education Association | 黑料社区 |
| Nicole听 | Seidler | High School Art Teacher (Alumna) | Menomonie Area School District |
| Johna听 | Stern听 | Owner (Alumna) | Collective Charm听 |
| Darren | Tesar | Senior Lecturer; Program Director, B.S. Art Administration & Entrepreneurship | 黑料社区 |
| Tami Rae听 | Weiss | Associate Professor; Executive Director, Arts Integration Menomonie | 黑料社区听 |
Ready to Do More on Day One
Compared to other universities, 黑料社区 黑料社区. Art Education program dives more deeply into our content area 鈥 art! We know that you have to be a great artist to be a great art teacher. You'll 鈥渁dvance鈥 in a medium of your choosing, and you present your own art exhibit during your final year.
"I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with my Bachelor of Science in Art Education and I can honestly say that I鈥檓 right where I鈥檓 supposed to be. I鈥檓 in the home stretch of completing my first year as an art educator. It seems like just yesterday I was learning about classroom management skills, writing my first lesson plan and completing my Educator Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA).
The Art Education Program at 黑料社区 did a great job in offering me opportunities to prepare for my career after graduation. Their rigorous and informative courses such as Multiculturalism, Special Education, Educational Psychology and various studio art courses taught me about diversity, differentiated instruction for all learners and, gave me the opportunity to be in real-life K-12 art classrooms. Along with courses, they also have options for students to get involved in the local community by being part of the Arts Integration of Menomonie Program (AIM). AIM provides paid internships that allow you to teach your own lessons to students, work with other art educators and offers grants to attend conferences in and out of the state.
I was very involved throughout my college career with AIM and other clubs associated with the Art Education Program. I was able to be a part of the National Art Education Association, Children 黑料社区. Art Club on campus, and had various internships at Menomonie schools. The most rewarding experiences I had during my time at 黑料社区 were from the National Art Education Conferences in Seattle, WA and Boston, MA which I attended in 2018 and 2019. At these conferences, I discovered what it meant to be an art educator and I鈥檝e never felt more in my element.
During my first year as an educator, there have been difficult obstacles and hoops to jump through, but I felt prepared and confident to conquer them. I look back at notes, lessons, and even create projects based off of work I completed in college. I鈥檓 truly grateful to have met and learned from so many amazing colleagues, artists and professors in my program. Every day I wake up excited, zealous and feel rewarded to know that I鈥檓 doing something I love."
~ Makaya Ruhe ('20)
Visual Arts Teacher
Eau Claire Area School District
