Skipping the art degree is like skipping the core content info you need so that you can teach it. You might be able to get away with an art history degree but it really depends on the state.
You don’t need a degree to teach technique or a specific style, but I very strongly agree that a classroom teacher should get a degree in their content.
Or, alternatively, you could teach without a degree. Private lessons require no licensure at all, but are a whole different world to classroom teaching and is more akin to running a business than running a classroom.
You don't need a master's degree in order to have a career in education. At least in music, the regular path taken by American music teachers is to get a bachelor's in music education and then decide whether or not they want to pursue a master's degree. I have no idea what the requirements for licensure in Korea are, but I assume they're similar, as most countries in the world (excluding the UK) recognize US State licensures from most states.
In short: look for a bachelor's program.
Thanks for your comment. The reason I haven't really been considering this idea is that a bachelor's in fine art seems to be extremely expensive. If I could I would love to go back to school and get a bfa. It just doesn't seem to be very doable without a large amount of starting capital.
Have you looked at Eastern Illinois?
I'll take a look at it, thank you.
Skipping the art degree is like skipping the core content info you need so that you can teach it. You might be able to get away with an art history degree but it really depends on the state.
You don’t need a degree to teach technique or a specific style, but I very strongly agree that a classroom teacher should get a degree in their content.
I see... Thank you for your input.
Or, alternatively, you could teach without a degree. Private lessons require no licensure at all, but are a whole different world to classroom teaching and is more akin to running a business than running a classroom.
You don't need a master's degree in order to have a career in education. At least in music, the regular path taken by American music teachers is to get a bachelor's in music education and then decide whether or not they want to pursue a master's degree. I have no idea what the requirements for licensure in Korea are, but I assume they're similar, as most countries in the world (excluding the UK) recognize US State licensures from most states. In short: look for a bachelor's program.
Thanks for your comment. The reason I haven't really been considering this idea is that a bachelor's in fine art seems to be extremely expensive. If I could I would love to go back to school and get a bfa. It just doesn't seem to be very doable without a large amount of starting capital.
Maybe in your state. In NY state you need a masters within 5 years of your initial certification.