"IUP was my first choice school," says Rebecca Mir, Cook Honors College graduate with a BA in Art History, who went on to become the associate manager, Digital Media and Online Learning, at the Guggenheim. "The professors , and students get to know them. It was extremely valuable to be taught by professors instead of teaching assistants. That one-on-one time with professors made the difference."
Create Work That Makes Sense
We prepare you for the world of art that you want to enter. While there are no guarantees, what we do well is establish high but realistic expectations, and then make sure you are well prepared.
Spring Graduate, Teaching by Fall
"It's amazing to have your own classroom. I love being able to influence my students positively and see their excitement."
Katie Ott, BSEd art education; started teaching elementary school art in Nevada right after graduation
Careers
With a BA or BFA in Studio Art, consider careers in:
- Graphic design
- Advertising
- Furniture design
- Illustration
- Web design
- Game design
- Animation
- Art direction
- Multimedia arts
- Ceramics
- Jewelry and metals
- Sculpture
- Painting
With a BA in Art History, consider careers in:
- Museums
- Galleries
- Research
- Libraries
With a BSEd in Art Education, you can become:
- K-12 art teacher
Art Pays Off
"I constantly use what my professors taught me while I was at IUP. I look back and think of everything they were showing me and how it paid off."
Matt Nauman, BFA, MFA; went on to become a commissioned furniture designer; Education Director, Woodworkers Club, Rockville, Md
The Path to Higher Degrees
With a BA in Art History, you can pursue these higher education degrees:
- MA in Art History
With a BA or BFA in Studio Art, you are eligible for:
- MFA in Studio Art
- MA in Studio Art
With a BSEd in Art Education, you can pursue:
- MSEd in Art Education
With an MA in Art History, you can go further:
- PhD in Art History