Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Visual Arts Education P-12
Help Students Pursue Their Creative Passions with Liberty’s B.Ed. in Visual Arts Education
Do you want to teach young adults how to express themselves through art? Learning creative skills can boost students’ self-esteem and increase their overall interest in education. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Visual Arts Education can give you the tools you need to create an environment where students are free to learn and create.
In our B.Ed. in Visual Arts Education program, you will deepen your understanding of artistic mediums from sculpting to photography, while your education classes prepare you to instruct your students with compassion and clarity. Partner with us and learn how to make the difference in students’ lives through the arts.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching prior to graduation.
- Be career-ready upon graduation with your teaching license approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
What Will You Learn?
- Art history
- Artistic composition techniques
- Classroom management and teaching
- Content measurement and evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Drawing, painting, and other artistic media
- Instructional design
This program has been approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/.
Career Option for B.Ed. in Visual Arts Graduates
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Education, you will be prepared with a well-respected degree in education and endorsement for Virginia licensure as well as 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching. This degree will equip you with all the necessary resources, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed as a P-12 visual arts teacher.
Facilities and Resources Available to Bachelor of Education Students
- Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Pursuing one of our Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- You will complete 90 practicum hours and at least 1 full semester of student teaching before you graduate.
- The Educational Technology Lab provides students with resources, software, and equipment to help promote learning with technology.
- All of our faculty who oversee licensure courses have K-12 experience and a current teaching license.
- You will have the opportunity to do your student teaching in various locations throughout Virginia, including the Washington, D.C., public school system through our Washington Fellowship.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
CAEP