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Visual Arts Education Major

Teach impressionable minds to tap into their creative side.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Visual Arts Education

MVNU's Education Department has long been known for the quality of its education programs because of the unique opportunities for extensive hands-on field experience offered to students starting freshman year. This kind of experience will enhace your résumé, allow you to make connections with local schools and educators, and help you feel comfortable and confident in the classroom as quickly as possible.

The Visual Arts Education program is a multi-age licensure program encompassing grades Prekindergarten through 12 and is housed in the Art Department. Students in this program will have two advisors — a Visual Art advisor and an Education advisor. They would graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts Education degree.

Curriculum

Explore a robust visual arts education course offerings designed to prepare tomorrow's Pre-K–12 grade teachers.

Faith & learning at MVNU

At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.

Travel

Our travel and study afar programs are more than just an opportunity to see the world — they’re a chance to grow in your faith while experiencing new cultures. Whether you’re serving in communities across the U.S. or learning abroad, each journey is designed to broaden your perspective, deepen your compassion, and equip you to live out your callings in a global context — all while adding valuable experience to your résumé.

Scholarships

Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.

The TEACH grant is available for students who plan to teach in high-need areas after graduation.

MVNU has many endowed scholarships available for students of a wide variety of backgrounds and majors.

There are five competitive Esther Buchwald Art & Design Scholarships awarded to five individual art students annually. Students will be required to submit a portfolio of their work. Incoming students will also be required to provide the name and contact information of a reference (eg. an art teacher, mentor, etc.).

Careers

A Visual Arts Education degree from MVNU will properly prepare you to teach art in Pre-K–12 classrooms and beyond.

MVNU has a strong reputation for producing compassionate, competent, and committed educators. Employers know that we exceed the number of field hours required for licensure by the state of Ohio — because of that reputation, our grads are always in high demand. The vast majority of them secure jobs not long after, and sometimes even prior to, graduation. Administrators seek out our graduates for openings in their schools and districts.

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

Teach art in a classroom or online setting.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Work with public school systems to implement curriculum.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Work in a private school setting and develop learning strategies

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Try on a charter school for customized curriculum development.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS

Incorporate your faith and learning in the classroom.

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Access to everything you need

Buchwald Center drone

The Buchwald Center, MVNU’s 32,000 square foot art and design building, is located in friendly downtown Mount Vernon, just a few miles from main campus.

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The Buchwald boasts warm, sunny spaces that feed creativity and bear the scars of the artistic process. Each artist and designer that passes through its doors finds places to call his/her own.

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Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.

The Mac Lab is a large space allowing for the development of design skills and cultivating community within the classroom. Each student is given access to Adobe, and a desktop Mac.

The Education Department is located on the second floor of Hyson Campus Center — a centralized hub that merges academics and campus life.

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