Students preparing to transfer to a four-year college in Art Education should be aware that to teach in Illinois public schools, teachers must be certified by the state of Illinois either by completion of an approved teacher preparation program or through transcript analysis. To transfer as a junior into an approved baccalaureate program in art education (K鈥�12 or 6鈥�12), students must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, including the general education courses specified to meet certification requirements. Students should plan their transfer programs with a Parkland Art and Design faculty advisor and the catalog of the four-year college or university they plan to attend. Students must also pass examinations in basic skills (reading, writing, grammar, and math) required for admission. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an A.F.A. prior to transferring. Since admission is competitive, completion of the recommended courses does not guarantee admission.
Program Notes
鈥� The Art Education A.F.A. meets the IAI general education core curriculum requirements.
鈥� EDU 101 is recommended.
September 2025
Department of Arts, Media and Social Sciences
2400 West Bradley Avenue,
CHAMPAIGN,
Illinois,
61821, United States
Admission is open to anyone who is a graduate of an accredited high school or is at least 18 years of age and able to benefit from college-level instruction
English Language Proficiency:
An IELTS band score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 61ibt/500pbt allows the student to take only the English Writing Assessment for course placement.
Application Deadline: Fall: Jun/15; Spring: Oct/15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
