The Bachelor of Fine Arts in K-12 Visual Art Education is designed to prepare students to develop proficient skills in studio work, art inquiry, and teaching the visual arts. The program meets the Michigan Standards for Visual Arts Education programs and the National Art Education Standards for Teacher Preparation Programs. K-12 Visual art education candidates learn to integrate artistic production and knowledge of art history with theory and methods in visual art education to design contemporary and meaningful lessons for children ages 5-18. Teacher candidates then implement their lesson ideas while learning and rehearsing high-leverage teaching and assessment practices guided by experienced art education professors. Those who receive teacher certification teach art in the elementary, middle, or high school setting. Graduates are also qualified to pursue work at an art museum, in arts administration, or continue with advanced work in art therapy. Funding: The School of Art & Design has three academic scholarships earmarked specifically for visual art education and offers reimbursement of professional conference registration fees through the Art Education Professional Development Fund.