- Affordable and practical, designed specifically for K-12 art teachers
- Perfect for license renewal and salary advancement
- Choose to earn 500-level graduate credits
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We offer 20 online courses (including 7 hands-on Studio Courses) designed to help art teachers at every stage of their professional career. Whether you’re looking to develop a new art curriculum, get help with classroom fundamentals, incorporate new technology into the classroom, or just brush up on your own fine art skills, we’ve got the course for you.
…relevant, helpful, inspiring information to enhance your art teaching. I have never taken classes that I enjoyed or learned more!
I am new to online classes and new to AOEU. They are very patient and make you feel comfortable even if you are nervous to venture into something new like I did.
I am truly amazed at how these classes are bringing me into an awareness of what’s going on in art education. I have taught many years and this opportunity is the best!
The Art of Education University is nationally accredited through the DEAC to provide students with the option to earn full 500-level degree credits with transcripts.
If you need graduate credit that is regionally accredited, you may elect to receive official transcripts through our educational partner Morningside College (HLC) instead. If you’re unsure of your state’s requirements, click here to research your state’s requirements.
Take a course to earn a PD-Hour Certificate for only $199/credit, or elect to receive 500-level graduate degree credit, for only $349/credit.
Best of all, low-cost doesn’t have to mean low-quality. Every single course offered by AOEU has been specifically developed for practicing K-12 art educators.
Depending on your professional development goals, you may choose to take a course for grad-credit or non-grad credit. What’s the difference? This simple chart spells out what you’ll get, no matter your choice.
| Benefits | Graduate | Non-Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Contact Hours / Credit | ||
| Full Class Resource Access | ||
| Detailed Instructor Feedback | ||
| Course Certificate | ||
| Letter Grade | ||
| Official Grade Report | ||
| Graduate Credit | ||
| Official Transcript (AOEU or Morningside) |
AOEU classes are structured with you, the art teacher, in mind and it has paid off in world-class experiences and careers of lasting success. Put simply, our students love taking our courses, and the numbers prove it!
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Every course has a distinct yet uniform timeline, so no matter which class you take, you will know what you’re getting into. This timeline is simple, direct and easy to understand. It’s more Mondrian than Pollock.
1. Enroll & Pay
2. Receive Course Details and Invitation
3. Start and Complete Course
4. Receive Transcript and Certificate
Click the button below to learn more about what it’s like to take an AOEU Class!
If you’re like most art teachers, you probably sat in your undergrad studio classes as one of the only art ed majors. While other students just needed to learn the techniques – you needed to know how to take these techniques and actually make them practical in the K-12 art room!
| Benefits | Traditional Studio Courses | AOEU Online Studio Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Study Advanced Techniques | ||
| Hands-On Learning | ||
| Create Your Own Body-of-Work | ||
| Use Real Materials | ||
| Get Detailed Feedback from Your Instructor and Peers | ||
| Work From Home or School | ||
| No Travel or Time Away From Family | ||
| *Strong Focus on Practical Application & Teaching Methods* | ||
| A Classroom Full of Other Art Teachers for Feedback and Group Learning |
Ready to start taking classes specifically designed for Art Teachers?
Take a look at our course catalog to find something relevant or interesting or contact an Admissions Counselor directly to find out more, get your questions answered or to sign up for a class.
