About the course

The AB in Visual Studies (509), with concentrations in studio and art education, is a liberal arts degree with a broad program of study in the visual arts. This degree requires 49 credit hours of Art and Art History courses. Students in this major develop an understanding of visual arts history and practice across various art media, and graduate prepared to succeed in diverse careers that integrate the visual arts with other disciplines. The art education concentration requires an additional 25 hours of teacher education courses, and leads to P-12 teacher certification. The BA Visual Studies, Art Education Concentration, consists of 44/45 hours of general education, 66 semester hours of studio, art history, and art education methods classes, and 22 hours of professional education courses. Upon completion of the WKU art education program, the student is eligible for initial Kentucky Teaching Certification, P-12 Visual Art. The total semester hours for BA Visual Studies, Art Education Concentration leading to P-12 certification equals 132/133. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$110,592

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2025	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2025	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2026	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2026	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Kentucky University

Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.

　　Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA

　　English proficiency requirements (one of the following):

　　TOEFL (TIBT): 71 or higher

　　TOEFL (Paper or Computer based): 525- paper based

　　197- computer based

　　IELTS: 6.0 or higher

　　SAT Critical Reading ? 450

　　SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing ? 460

　　DuoLingo - 100 DET for one-semester Pathway program, 90 DET for two-semester Pathway program

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Kentucky University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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