What Can I Do With a Major In Art Education ?
UGA Specific Information for Art Education
The primary purpose of the Art Education program is to prepare art teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels in order to promote the role of the visual arts in learning; to nurture aesthetic understanding, to foster critical thinking abilities, and to develop visual literacy. http://www.onetonline.org/ Students may also work toward careers with other agencies and institutions such as community centers and art museums. The BFA degree is a prerequisite for initial teacher certification.
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Art Education *
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDPi)
- Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators (SPAGE)
- The University of Georgia Career Center Clark Howell Hall, 706.542.3375
- Lamar Dodd School of Art, 706.542.1511
- Georgia Museum of Art 706.542, GMOA 706.542.4662
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Career Consultant Weekly Satellite Hours: Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30pm, Aderhold Hall 614
Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)
- In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 11 am – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
- Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 2 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375
Supplemental Career Research Dashboard
Additional Career Research Resources
O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
GENERAL:
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Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
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LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
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Idealist (non-profit jobs)
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USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC:
- Council for Exceptional Children Job Board
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Independent School Association
- SchoolSpring
- Southern Teachers Agency (private schools)
- Teachers-Teachers
- TeachGeorgia Georgia’s Official Teacher Recruitment
- The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
- The International Educator
- Christie's
- Museum Jobs
- New York Foundation for the Arts
- World Wide Art Resources
Professional Associations/Resources
- American Association of School Administrators
- American Educational Research Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- Council for Exceptional Children
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Early Childhood Education
- National Education Association
- The Southern Early Childhood Association
Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Art Education majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Employer | Position Title(s) |
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Barrow County School District | Art Teacher | Jackson County School District | Special Education Co-Teacher | Marietta City School District | Elementary School Art Teacher | Oconee County School District | Primary School Substitute Teacher | Oconee County School District | Art Teacher | Savannah Chatham County School District | Art Teacher |
Possible Employers Who May Hire UGA Art Education Majors
Barrow County School District | Butts County School District | Claire Parrish Pottery | Clarke County School District | Coweta County School District | DeKalb County School District | Equity Charter System | Freedom To Grow Unschool | Gwinnett County Public School District | KIPP STRIVE Academy | Lyndon House Arts Center | Teach for America | Walker County School District
Possible Job Titles for UGA Art Education Majors
Art Teacher | Ceramic Artist | Long Term Substitute Teacher | Mentor | Student Teacher | Teacher
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Art Education majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
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