Arts Integration & Learning Undergraduate Certificate
Gain a competitive edge in the field of education by teaching through the arts. This program, offered jointly by UWM’s School of Education and Peck School of the Arts, is designed to give you a deeper understanding of best practices in arts integration.
This certificate program is ideal for undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students pursuing teacher certification in early childhood, middle childhood/early adolescence, art, music, dance or theatre education. It’s also open to students who previously received a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification from UWM or any other accredited college or university. Whichever one describes you, we’ll welcome you in and get you well on your way to inspiring young people with art in all types of classrooms.
Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Program Format
On Campus
The arts are for everyone
A minor or certificate in the arts provides a well-rounded education. That’s because the arts foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They enhance communication and presentation skills, which are valuable in any professional setting. Engaging in the arts also increases empathy and understanding of diverse people and perspectives. Plus, they bring a unique selling point to your resume by demonstrating a versatile skill set.
And let’s be honest: The arts are also a lot of fun, adding stress relief and variety to your college experience.
The undergraduate certificate in arts integration and learning leverages the expertise of the art education program within the Department of Art & Design while also offering you many opportunities to take courses in dance, film, music and theatre. Your certificate culminates in a capstone course, which takes the form of a workshop in art education or curriculum and instruction.
Through guidance from experienced educators, you’ll learn the art and craft of writing and teaching curriculum that connects socially engaged contemporary art and visual culture with the lives, memories, identities and communities of students in a range of school settings.
View the Arts Integration & Learning, Undergraduate Certificate requirements.
Art & Design Studio Disciplines
Led by expert artist faculty, our Art & Design studio disciplines are content areas that provide focus to your creative research, practice and degree. We offer the following studio disciplines: Ceramics, Creative Technologies, Design, Digital Fabrication, Fibers, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Painting & Drawing, Photography & Imaging, Printmaking & Book Arts and Sculpture.
First Year Program
We don’t expect our new students to figure out college life on their own. Our First Year Program is designed to help new students. In addition to specific coursework carefully chosen to foster success, we connect students to the many resources and opportunities found within a research university. Plus, we surround students with individualized support as they dive deeper into their program and find their way.
Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series
Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series welcomes a diverse group of nationally and internationally recognized artists working across traditional, hybrid and emergent disciplines. Join us to explore and expand the boundaries of creative visual practices alongside others with an interest in contemporary visual art.
Galleries & Exhibitions
Our art and design programs host many galleries and exhibitions both on campus and throughout the community. Our campus is home to four permanent art galleries, each with its own unique mission. All of them are free, open to the public and accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Milwaukee is also home to dozens of galleries and museums. All students in an Art & Design degree program receive a free annual membership to the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM). That means you can visit MAM and its events, including the popular MAM After Dark series, free of charge while you are a student.
Internships & Opportunities
Students work and intern professionally with Milwaukee’s leading art museums and galleries, creative agencies, corporations and nonprofits. They also find internships across the country and beyond. Discover where your education can take you. Learn more about internships and opportunities.
Student Organizations & Clubs
Meet like-minded people in a wide variety of student organizations and clubs who inspire creativity and will support your aspirations. Collaborate and create, network with professional artists, and deepen your connection with faculty, mentors and fellow students outside of the classroom.
Study Abroad
We believe that a complete education in the arts should take you beyond the classroom and the local community. By studying abroad, you’ll gain more than a change of scenery. You’ll embark on a transformative educational experience and bring a global perspective to your field of study. Explore upcoming trips offered in partnership with the Center for International Education.
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Careers in Art & Design
- 3D Animator/Modeler
- Advertising Director
- Animator
- App Developer
- Arts Administration
- Art Critic/Writer
- Art Dealer
- Art Director
- Art Education Teacher
- Art Gallery Owner
- Art Historian
- Art Therapist
- Artisan Solutionist
- Artist In Residence
- Artists’ Agent
- Augmented Reality
- Blacksmith
- Caricature Artist
- Ceramicist
- Collage Artist
- Commercial Artist
- Community Artist
- Community Arts Organizer
- Consultant
- Costume Designer
- Creative Arts Officer/Director
- Creative Services Manager
- Cultural Relations
- Curator
- Design Manager
- Designer
- Digital Portrait Artist
- Director of Education & Community Engagement
- Display Designer
- Education Program Coordinator
- Educator
- Elementary/Secondary School Teacher
- Entrepreneur
- Exhibit Designer
- Fabricator
- Fashion Designer
- Fine Artist
- Fine Arts Director
- Floral Designer
- Font Designer
- Freelance Artist
- Furniture Designer/Restorer
- Game Designer
- Glass Sculptor
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Artist
- Illustrator
- Industrial Designer
- Interactive Designer
- Interior Designer
- Jewelry Designer/Maker
- Lecturer
- Lighting Designer
- Makeup Artist
- Maker
- Marketing & Sales
- Metalsmith
- Mixed Media Artist
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Muralist
- Museum Director
- Museum Exhibit Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Painter
- Photo Editor/Retoucher
- Photographer
- Photographic Stylist
- Photographic Technician
- Printmaker
- Product Designer
- Production Artist
- Program Director/Coordinator
- Prop Maker
- Public Artist
- Public Relations
- Sculptor
- Set Designer
- Sketch Artist
- Stylist
- Technical Designer, Apparel
- Textile Designer
- Toy Maker
- University Administration
- University Faculty
- User Experience Designer
- User Interface Designer
- Video Game Designer
- Visual Merchandiser
- Visual/Special Effects Artist
- Web Based Curators
- Web Designer/Developer
Which faculty you have within this program is dependent upon your chosen courses or interests. For a list of all Art & Design faculty and staff please follow the link below.