Graduates of ODU's Arts Education program will:
- have an understanding of the power and unique role of art/art making in society;
- have a lifetime appreciation for art as a means of enrichment and learning;
- recognize that art making can be a useful tool for interdisciplinary learning;
- have an understanding of how art reflects and shapes cultural values and mirrors contemporary sociohistory;
- have skills in a variety of assessment mechanisms; and
- be able to teach the art discipline with a focus on relevancy, diversity, inclusion, and the concept of social justice.
Graduates of ODU's Arts Education program are prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including:
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Teacher or art specialist in K-12 classrooms, art and community centers
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Positions in museums or public and private orgainizations
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Opening their own art studio or art therapy practice
Graduates are also prepared to enter graduate programs in Arts Education, Museum Education, Art Therapy and more.