The Art Education Teaching Licensure Program at James Madison University develops highly qualified PK-12 art educators who can develop and implement visual art content that is both meaningful and relevant to contemporary society. Art Education content delivered in method courses reflect best practices, current research in the field, as well as a wide range of faculty expertise reflecting work in K12, community, and higher education settings. Learning experiences for all teacher licensure candidates balance theoretical and practical considerations while embodying their professional growth.
Program Objectives
The Art Education Teaching Licensure program is available to all art, design, and art history majors. Students complete licensure requirements for art teaching simultaneously with their art degree requirements.
Art education students develop professional teaching skills by participating in activities provided through field experiences in local schools, student teaching, the Madison Chapter of the National Art Education Association (2016 chapter of the year), state and national art education conferences, and partnerships with regional organizations and events dedicated to the visual arts.
Fulfilling the requirements for visual arts PK-12 licensure results in quality educators who are highly sought after by school districts and community art education programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
It is necessary to be admitted to the teacher education program prior to completing the first methods course in professional art education courses. For a complete description of admission and retention policies and procedures for teacher education, refer to the College of Education.
Students seeking licensure are encouraged to consult regularly with the program coordinator of art education. Dr. Bill Wightman, Art Education Coordinator | wightmwh@jmu.edu | 540.568.5144
For information regarding course requirements for Visual Arts PK-12 Teaching Licensure, navigate to the Art Education Licensure Course Requirements.
Hardware and Software Requirements
SADAH's programs require all students to have a laptop computer equipped with and capable of running any necessary software. SADAH considers a laptop an essential tool for total participation in classes and content. Read more about SADAH's hardware and software requirements.
Suggested Specifications
Operating System (OS)
MacOS
Storage (GB)
512GB
Screen Size (IN)
13”
Random Access Memory (RAM)
32GB
Graphics Memory (VRAM)
6GB
Processor (CPU)
M3 pro or Intel 13th Gen i7 / i9
Required Specifications
Operating System (OS)
MacOS or Windows 11
Storage (GB)
512GB
Screen Size (IN)
13”
Random Access Memory (RAM)
16GB
Graphics Memory (VRAM)
4GB
Processor (CPU)
M3 pro or Intel 13th Gen i5
Required Software
Microsoft 365*
Zoom*
*Provided by JMU
Hannah Sions
Assistant Professor of Art Education, Student Teaching Coordinator, Madison NAEA Student Chapter Advisor
Karin Tollefson-Hall
Professor of Art Education, Associate Dean of CVPA
William Wightman
Art Education Program Coordinator; NASAD Coordinator; Art 200 Coordinator; Professor of Art and Art Education
