Teacher Education Option is an education degree based on the professional degree in the visual arts. This program combines general art studio courses with coursework from the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) and courses in Art Education methods, theory, and research which enables students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to teach art at the K-12 levels. This degree prepares students to earn K-12 teacher certification in the State of Illinois. Comprehensive curriculum taught by dedicated professional artists and scholars Studio class sizes that allow for individual student instruction Many opportunities for participation in exhibitions, field trips, teaching activities, and visiting artist and scholar events Rigorous hands on program that ensures students acquire necessary skills Highly skilled faculty provide instruction in a wide variety of artistic media