Art Education
High School Preparation and Majoring in Art Education

Students wishing to go into art education should prepare for this experience through art coursework in high school. Most high schools offer Art I, Art II, and/or Advanced Art courses. Contact the University of Tennessee School of Art for admission requirements into the B.F.A. program. In addition, students must complete the basic college track programs to be admitted to the University. High school guidance counselors are familiar with admission standards required by respective colleges and universities.

Experiences in art and the education of art benefit the high school student seeking an art major at a university. High school art clubs provide opportunities to share with peers and often offer outreach community art experiences. Working with children through outside experiences such as private art lessons, and summer recreation camps, enhances the understanding of the practice of teaching art, and prepares the high school student for entrance into art education.

How to Major in Art Education at UT

Prospective students seek advising for the B.F.A. through the School of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Educarion, Hwalth, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) Student Services Center offers advising for the education aspect of art. Students apply for admission into the Art Education program after completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours of college level coursework, and a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.70.

Students must also meet the required composite score of either the ACT, Enhanced ACT (ENACT), OSAT, or RSAT tests for admission into the Teacher Education Program. When necessary, students attining passing scores on the Praxis I: PPST exam may also be considered for admission. Passing scores on the speech and hearing test and an interview with the Admissions Board complete the application process. Students wishing to be admitted into the art education program must bring 3-4 works of art to the interview. Slides and photographs of the artwork are acceptable (particularly for large sized works), provided the student brings at least one actual work of art to the interview.

Contact CEHHS

335 Claxton Complex 1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718