Art Education – Certification
Why Pursue a Art Education Certificate?
If you hold an art degree, you already possess a deep passion for and understanding of visual arts. By combining that passion with the desire to share your knowledge, an Art Education Certificate may be the ideal way to further your career. This certificate allows you to earn teacher certification without the need to complete the full coursework required for a degree in education, providing a streamlined path to becoming an educator.
For current educators, an Art Education Certificate offers an opportunity to expand your skill set and open doors to new career pathways.
At Piedmont University, we’ll show you how to translate your artistic expertise into a fulfilling and impactful teaching career. Through our program, you will learn how to guide and inspire students in various art forms—sharing with them the value of art, just as it has enriched your life.
An Art Education Certificate not only prepares you to teach in both public and private schools, but it also offers a flexible and convenient pathway to carving out a new career in education.
How a Piedmont Art Education Certificate Helps You
- Start a career in education – or change career paths in education – without having to go back to school full time.
- Take the knowledge and love you have for art and repurpose it in your professional career.
- Gain the ability to teach in all manner of schools across the state of Georgia.
- Reach young minds and show them how art can shape and touch their lives forever.
Career Opportunities
An Art Education Certificate from Piedmont opens doors and a wide range of professional pursuits. For instance, our graduates have gone on to build successful careers in:
An art education certification enhances an Art Direction career by equipping professionals with strong communication, leadership, and instructional skills to effectively guide creative teams and articulate visual concepts.
Strengthen your Graphic Art career by deepening understanding of visual theory and design principles while enhancing the ability to communicate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively.
Support a career in Exhibit Design/Preparation by providing a solid foundation in visual storytelling, spatial design principles, and audience engagement strategies essential for creating compelling exhibits.
An art education certification can benefit a Web Design career by enhancing visual literacy, user-centered design thinking, and the ability to clearly communicate creative concepts across digital platforms.
Enhance a Textile Art career by deepening knowledge of design principles, fostering creative experimentation, and building skills to effectively share techniques and concepts with diverse audiences.
Strengthen a Museum Education career by providing expertise in curriculum development, visual literacy, and engaging diverse audiences through meaningful, art-focused learning experiences.
More About Art Education Certificates
Learn more about art education and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
If you have a degree and background in art – or an education degree in another concentration – this coursework and the requisite clinical experiences will make you eligible for state certification as an art educator. Program length varies based on certification requirements and the candidate’s prior academic record; however, a minimum of 15 hours of coursework must be taken at Piedmont University. After a transcript analysis, an individual program of study will be developed with your art education advisor. Candidates may be eligible to receive experiential credit for Internship I, but Internship II and Internship III must be completed at Piedmont. Additionally, candidates must apply for and be admitted to teacher education and pass the Georgia’s certification assessment in the content area of art education.
Your educational journey will be planned and developed with you and your advisor based on courses you have taken at the masters level. A minimum of 15 hours of course work in addition to your internships must be completed at Piedmont University. See courses offered in the Master’s of Arts in Teaching in Art Education.
You already know the profound impact art has had on your life, but turning that passion into a full-time career can sometimes feel uncertain. A teaching certificate offers you a stable, fulfilling career that combines your love for art with the opportunity to teach, providing job security regardless of changes within the arts community.
Piedmont’s education certification program will empower you to share your passion for art with others. Just as there was likely a teacher who inspired and nurtured your artistic talents, you have the chance to become that same mentor for a new generation. Teaching art isn’t just about creating—it’s about making a lasting impact on students, fostering their growth, and nurturing their love for the arts.
To qualify for Piedmont’s Education Certificate, applicants must have a master’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA from an accredited college or university. To complete the application process, candidates must submit the following:
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Official, final transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Two Professional References
- Personal Affirmation Form
- If you are a returning BA or MA Educational Studies graduate from Piedmont University, you may reapply within five years as a certification-only student. Prerequisite for admission includes the successful completion of the appropriate GACE state-level content tests for Georgia.
- Applicant must provide a portfolio and a philosophy of teaching for review.
(If you currently hold a professional teacher certification and want to add another certification, you may apply for the Certification Only program with only a BA degree.)
Related Programs
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Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward earning a art education certificate at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in art and education.