School of Education and Fine Arts

HPU’s School of Education and Fine Arts helps students transform a calling into a career.

About the School of Education and Fine Arts

Welcome to the Howard Payne University School of Education and Fine Arts webpages. As you explore this space you will find information about who we are and what we offer to prospective students within a distinctively Christian institution of higher education.

Represented in our School are exciting programs in Art, CommunicationEducation, Kinesiology, Music, and Theatre.

Each program offers extraordinary educational opportunities and diverse practical experiences with a focus on enhancing your capacities in a Christ-centered environment. The university has a strong heritage of preparing teachers who serve as Christian role models in both public schools and accredited private schools. Through the fine arts, many alumni have also gone on to achieve great successes through music, communication and theatre endeavors.

Read about our accomplished faculty, the innovative programs and the exceptional opportunities you will find at Howard Payne. Discover why the School of Education and Fine Arts at Howard Payne University is the best place for you to explore and expand your God-given abilities in God-honoring ways. After you have learned more about us through reading, contact us for a campus visit.

Learn about the majors and degree plans offered in the School of Education and Fine Arts’ departments.

Students applying for admission to the School of Music and Fine Arts may also choose to apply for admission to the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy. Providing an innovative approach to the academic program, the Academy enables students to combine their specialized major with coursework grounded in an understanding of the American free enterprise system.

There are a number of scholarships, grants and loans available through the university’s Office of Financial Aid.

Additionally, scholarships are available for HPU students who are already enrolled in their major.

 Ready to get started on your lifelong journey as an HPU Yellow Jacket?​ Apply for free today!