Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, K-12 Licensure

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Choose this degree if your goal is to specifically teach art in a K-12 classroom. As an Art Education major, you will spend time developing your personal artistic skills. However, you will also engage in educational theories, explore teaching methods, and participate in field experiences that are all required for teaching certification. Art Education majors have an advisor in both the Art and Education departments.

Degree Requirements

Art Requirements (51-54 Credits)

AR 105 - Intro to Art Criticism 3 Credit(s)
AR 206 - Studio One 3 Credit(s)
AR 207 - Studio Two 3 Credit(s)
AR 208 - Drawing 3 Credit(s)
AR 216 - Introduction to Art Education 3 Credit(s)
AR 220 - Painting 3 Credit(s)
AR 252 - Beginning 3D - Form and Extended Media 3 Credit(s)
AR 253 - Ceramics: Handbuilding 3 Credit(s)
AR 260 - Beginning Printmaking I 3 Credit(s)
OR
AR 261 - Beginning Printmaking II 3 Credit(s)
AR 280 - Beginning Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s)
OR
AR 281 - Beginning Digital Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 334 - Elementary School Art Education Methods 3 Credit(s)
AR 335 - Secondary School Art Education Methods 3 Credit(s)
AR 364 - History of Art I 3 Credit(s)
AR 365 - History of Art II 3 Credit(s)

Plus 3 Hours From The Following:

AR 202 - In Design 3 Credit(s)
AR 306 - Illustrator 3 Credit(s)
AR 310 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s)

Art Emphasis Area

Complete a 9 hour area of emphasis in one of the following areas: Art History, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Form and Extended Media (these 9 hours will include classes from the above areas, to add a minimum of 3 hours or a maximum of 6 hours depending on the chosen emphasis).

Plus Additional K-12 Licensure Requirements from the School of Education

Bachelor of Arts, K-12 Education Licensure