B.S. Art Education

Make a Difference Teaching Art

At UW-Stout, 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 UW-Stout, where your artistic gifts and passion for teaching converge for a fulfilling career in Art Education.

Career-Defining Curriculum

UW-Stout'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 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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UW-Stout's nationally and internationally recognized School of Art & Design is accredited by the National Association for Schools of Art and Design.

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. 

Meet the Art Education Faculty

Art Education Honors

“Student Ambassador,” “Student of the Year” and “Scholar Athlete” 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! 

Ready to Do More on Day One

Compared to other universities, UW-Stout’s Art Education program dives more deeply into our content area — art! We know that you have to be a great artist to be a great art teacher. You'll “advance” 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’m right where I’m supposed to be. I’m 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 UW-Stout 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’s Art Club on campus, and had various internships at Menomonie schools. The most rewarding experiences I had during my time at UW-Stout 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’ve 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’m 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’m doing something I love."

~ Makaya Ruhe
B.S. Art Education