Art Education Overview

The Art and Design Education Major program will enable you to be certified to teach art in the public schools, grade K-12. Students entering this program should gain confidence in teaching as well as competence as an artist. Students should see both the opportunity in art education and the discipline of a studio concentration.

We need determined and dedicated students to continue our tradition of preparing successful art teachers - students who are willing to make a commitment to the field of art education. Our faculty, facilities, and student to professor ratio allows for a more personal and in-depth teaching approach that cannot be found at larger universities. The benefits of Michigan's Upper Peninsula's environment is attractive to many students. All of these things should be considered in your choice of schools.