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How important are art teachers? The arts teach kids to be more tolerant and open.
It helps them express themselves creatively. The arts promote individuality, bolster self-confidence, and improve overall academic performance.
An impressive 89 percent of Americans believe that art education is important. That's why many Art majors want to become licensed teachers.
Our Art license program combines your Art Degree with a license to teach in grades K-12. There isn't a better combination. Your primary focus is art, plus classes in the Teacher Education Program.
At Fort Lewis, we'll prepare you to teach. And you'll student teach at local schools.
Students have worked with kids at many community organizations such as the Durango Children's Museum, the Durango Early Learning Center, and the Campbell Child and Family Center at Fort Lewis.
To learn more about teaching art, contact Teacher Education Department.
Many students who major in art also earn a K-12 teaching license. Art teachers help kids express themselves through art.