Earn your Illinois Visual Arts Endorsement with flexible, fully online courses.
Through the Art of Education University, Illinois teachers can complete the requirements for a Visual Arts Endorsement—100% online.
This pathway is for you if…
- You are a licensed teacher with a Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations
- You want to teach PK-12 art in Illinois schools
- You are looking for online coursework that is immediately applicable to an art room
Design Your Pathway
Select 6 courses from the lists below that align with your goals and interests. Create a pathway that’s a perfect fit for you!
Art Education Coursework
| Advocating for the Visual Arts | Designing Your Art Curriculum |
| AI in Art Education | Educating Through Art History |
| Art and Diverse Learners | Essentials of Art |
| Art and Early Childhood Education | Ethics and Equity for Art Education |
| Arts Integration: How Art Increases Academic Capacity | Innovation Through Design |
| Assessment in Art Education | Instructional Strategies for Art Teachers |
| Choice Based Art Education | Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Art Room |
| Classroom Management Strategies for Diverse Learners | Managing the Art Room |
Studio Method Coursework
| Studio: Ceramics | Studio: Painting – Watercolor |
| Studio: Drawing | Studio: Photography |
| Studio: Drawing Living Forms | Studio: Printmaking |
| Studio: Fibers | Studio: Sculpture |
| Studio: Graphic Design | Studio: Advanced 2D Explorations |
| Studio: Painting – Tempera & Acrylic | Studio: Ceramics – Wheel Throwing |
| Studio: Textiles -Surface Design | Studio: Book Arts |
| Studio: Digital Illustration and Design |
Courses must be completed through AOEU in partnership with Morningside University. To obtain an endorsement, applicants must also complete and pass the Visual Arts (214) test. Learn more here.
Get Started
Take the first step on your pathway to a Visual Arts Endorsement.