Post Baccalaureate PK-12 Studio Art Certification

The School of Graduate Studies: Traditional, On Campus

Already have an Art Degree? Become an Art Teacher

If you’re excited about instilling a lifelong love of learning and art in the next generation, then becoming an art teacher can be a fulfilling career. Art teachers are trained as both artists and educators, gaining in depth knowledge of the fine arts and classroom management tools needed to effectively teach—and inspire—their students.

To achieve this, Rosemont’s Post Baccalaureate art students complete designated education courses to prepare for an Art Education (PK-12) teaching certification. Students must also fulfill all testing and GPA requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Your major advisor, along with the Director of Education who serves as your advisor, will ensure that all required coursework is completed prior to student teaching. We are fully approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Candidates must take and pass the Praxis Test for the major subject area to become certified in Pennsylvania.

The goals of the program are directly aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, therefore, all programs are prescribed by the PDE. Program graduates apply their knowledge, skills, and expertise to become reflective educators prepared for success as teachers, education specialists, and administrators in both public and private schools.

Look Forward to a Successful Future

Take your talent to the next level by joining Rosemont’s Studio Art and Design program, where you’ll develop the expertise you need to become a versatile creative professional with a valuable skill set. A graduate of Rosemont College’s Education with a PK-12 Studio Art Certification can pursue a successful career as a(n):

• • Art Education Consultant
  • Art Program Coordinator
  • Art Therapist
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Elementary School Art Teacher
  • Middle School Art Teacher
  • High School Art Teacher
  • Visual Arts Specialist

Why Study Graduate Education at Rosemont?

• • Faculty are Leaders in Their Field: As a working educator, you’ll benefit from the mentorship of faculty who are both academically qualified and possess years of practical experience as educators themselves.
  • Immediate ROI: Our program is centered on a real world approach to learning, so the knowledge you acquire today can be immediately applied to where you teach or work tomorrow.
  • Courses Fit Working Educators’ Schedules: Classes are available in both the late afternoon and early evening at our conveniently located campus in suburban Philadelphia. Some education courses and programs are available online.  
  • PDE Approved: All graduate education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
  • Small Classes, Big Impact: Our 11:1 student to faculty ratio allows for deeper connections with faculty and peers, expanding opportunities to broaden your expertise, worldview, and professional network.

Begin Your Career Advancement Right Away

As a student in one of Rosemont’s graduate education programs, you’ll bring our rigorous curriculum to life by participating in valuable field placements in schools in the greater Philadelphia area. If your current position aligns with the placement requirements of the program, you will have the option to complete the placement at your own workplace. Bonus—you'll start demonstrating the value of advancing your education before you even graduate!

Join a Community Dedicated to the Field of Education

Our graduate education professors are leading experts in the field, making extraordinary contributions to school administration, teaching, literacy, leadership, ESL programming, and more.

When you join Rosemont College as a student, you become part of a community of innovative educators who are reinvigorating the art of teaching in classrooms worldwide. Through Rosemont’s graduate education and certification programs, you will acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to make a difference in your educational community as a teacher, education specialist, or administrator.

Rosemont's intentionally small class sizes foster deep connections among students and professors, enabling you to discover your unique voice and expand your professional opportunities. Our intimate academic environment encourages active participation in learning - you'll contribute to discussions, engage with diverse viewpoints, and think critically about your own ideas.

Since 1921, Rosemont has been dedicated to supporting students like you in advancing their lives and those of their families through education. We believe in making quality education affordable and attainable; this commitment is reflected in every aspect of our application process.

Whether you're embarking on the traditional path of full time study or returning to education as an adult learner, it's essential to explore all of Rosemont College's options to attain your master's degree in Education and/or certification(s):

Take Your Education Even Further

Strengthen Your Degree with a Graduate Certificate

Maximize your potential as an educator by supplementing your PK-12 Studio Art Post Baccalaureate Certification with a Graduate Certificate.

Designed for current and aspiring leaders, the online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership puts you at an advantage to accelerate your career with the knowledge, skills, experiences, attitudes, perspectives, and tools necessary to navigate change.  You’ll learn the broad based concepts associated with leadership that can be applied in a variety of individual, organizational, and community settings in an ever changing, pluralistic, global society.

At Rosemont, we offer a high quality education and a pathway to success that offers exceptional value within a challenging yet supportive environment. Recognizing the demands faced by adult learners, we offer flexible degree options aimed at supporting your continued growth through education.

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