Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana

    International students can study the Art Education at The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Art Education

    Study Art Education at the University of Montana

    Prepare for a career as an art teacher in Montana and across the nation. Our bachelor's degree in art education emphasizes an understanding of arts and visual culture in a global, culturally diverse, and technological society.

    As an art education major, you'll gain real-world teaching experience working with children in P-12 classrooms. You'll also learn to create an engaging curriculum that is research-based, interdisciplinary, and collaborative.

    Our faculty are nationally recognized artists and award-winning teachers and include recipients of prestigious grants including Fulbright Fellowships and the United States Artist Award. When you graduate, you can look forward with confidence: 96% of our art education majors find employment as art teachers.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Art Education

    Experiential learning in the art education degree at UM

    The degree in art education offers meaningful opportunities for teaching and learning, working in K-12 school classrooms guided by experienced teachers and professional mentors. You'll learn to teach art as part of a community, with peers and faculty who will support, challenge, and inspire you. Student teaching opportunities are available throughout Montana and out of state.

    Career development in the art education major

    The bachelor's in art education at the University of Montana offers numerous opportunities to build your professional network and connect with potential careers in your field – from student teaching experiences to trips to national conferences to networking events through student organizations here on campus. Our track record at preparing students speaks for itself: 96% of our bachelor's in art education degree graduates find jobs as art teachers.

    Art scholarships

    Get help paying for your bachelor's degree in art. We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed for art majors, ranging from $500 to $5,000. Learn more about art scholarship opportunities at the University of Montana.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Art Education at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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