Students wishing to pursue this concentration must apply to the teacher education program. This concentration adheres to the standards set forth by NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) and Ohio Department of Education Rule

It also meets the guidelines of the State Competency Arts Education Model in the field of visual arts. The program is broad in artistic scope and includes work in most studio areas.?Students seeking art education licensure must be admitted to the SSU teacher education program and will have both an arts and education advisor.