What are the different routes to becoming an art teacher? Do you have to have an art degree?
I’m changing from an art psy degree to a degree in education with the intention of becoming a primary school teacher. My only reservation is in dropping art as I’ve always had a passion for it. Would it still be possible to become an art teacher at a high school in the future or am I restricting that opportunity?
There are generally 3 ways in most states to become an art teacher. (or any teacher for that matter)
BSEd: Major: Art Education
or
After earning your Bachelor’s degree (any subject)
MAT: Major: Art Education (in some states it’s an MEd., but that’s more a matter of different names for the same thing). 2 years of graduate study
additionally some states offer a 1 year certificate to become a teacher.
There are generally 3 ways in most states to become an art teacher. (or any teacher for that matter)
BSEd: Major: Art Education
or
After earning your Bachelor’s degree (any subject)
MAT: Major: Art Education (in some states it’s an MEd., but that’s more a matter of different names for the same thing). 2 years of graduate study
additionally some states offer a 1 year certificate to become a teacher.
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