BA Art Education at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Inspire creativity and foster artistic expression with our Art Education bachelor's degree. This program blends a deep exploration of visual arts with innovative teaching methods to prepare you for a meaningful career as a K-12 art educator. Through hands-on studio work, education theory, and practical classroom experiences, you'll develop the skills to nurture artistic talent and promote the importance of the arts in schools and communities.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Arts in Art Education program prepares students to become certified art teachers while fostering their own development as practicing artists. Through a blend of studio art, art history, and education coursework, students learn to design engaging curricula, support diverse learners, and promote creative expression in K–12 classrooms. With hands-on teaching experiences and licensure preparation, graduates are equipped to inspire the next generation through visual arts education.

Career pathways

Graduates are licensed to teach K-12 Art Education in the state of Kentucky.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Fine Arts.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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