The Art Education certification program offered through the Department of Art and Art History and the School of Education and Human Services prepares undergraduate and post-baccalaureate art students to become K-12 visual art educators. Our vision is to develop the student as artist and educator which is embedded in the philosophical approach and organization of the curriculum. We have comprehensive art offerings that develop studio skill within aesthetic and conceptual frameworks, foster critical thinking, visual reasoning, an extensive understanding of art history, and of art’s context in contemporary society. Education courses include a comprehensive understanding of a variety of school models, 21st century learners, diverse student populations, constructivist methodology, project-based learning, arts infused curriculum as well as developmentally appropriate pedagogy across the K-12 continuum. A strength of our program is our extensive field experiences in urban, suburban and rural classrooms in addition to a semester long student internship. 

Information from the Department of Art & Art History 

Faculty Advisers:
    - for undergraduate students: Dr. Meredith Adamisin (adamisin@oakland.edu)
    - for post-baccalaureate students: Dr. Linda Tyson (tyson@oakland.edu)

K-12 Art Education Timeline - details about the education course sequence

Program Requirements and Application - as detailed on the Office of School and Field Services' website

Policies - Contains detailed information on the following:

• "No Show" Policy for Academic Advising Appointments
• Faculty/Student Concern Report
• Felony/Misdemeanor Policy
• Grade Grievance Policy

Petition of Exception - Details about the procedure and access to the online form

 What You Can Teach With Your Endorsement- Contains detailed information on what you can teach with your major/minor