Art Education, B.A.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Essential Standards: 39 Sem. Hrs.

• ART 1010. Elements of Design (3 credits)

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• ART 1020. Three‑Dimensional Design (3 credits) or
• ART 1050. Introduction to Sculpture (3 credits)

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• ART 1110. Ceramics: Introduction to Hand Building (3 credits)
• ART 1320. Introduction to Drawing (3 credits)
• ART 1330. Introduction to Painting (3 credits)
• ART 1400. Introduction to Printmaking (3 credits)
• ART 1500. Introduction to Digital Arts (3 credits)
• ART 2150. Figure Drawing (3 credits) *
• ART 2500. Intermediate Digital Arts (3 credits)
• ART 2080. Survey of Art I: Ancient through Medieval (3 credits)
• ART 2090. Survey of Art II: Renaissance through Contemporary (3 credits)
• ART 4031. Professional Art Practices (3 credits) **
• ART 4330. Contemporary Art (3 credits)

Advanced Studio Concentration: 6 Sem. Hrs.

• 6 hours beyond specialty area in one studio discipline

Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• EDN 3150. Developmental Perspectives of Educational Psychology (Grades K‐12) (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 21 Sem. Hrs.

• ART 3050. Art Education in Grades K‑6 (3 credits)
• ART 3080. Art Education Methods and Field Experience for Grades 6-12 (3 credits)
• ART 3090. Cultural Awareness and Production in Art Education (3 credits)
• ART 4000. Art Education Curriculum (3 credits)
• ART 4490. Internship in Art Education (9 credits)

Guided Art Electives: 3 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 126 Sem. Hrs.

*Does not count as advanced art studio.

**Taken in junior year.

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Art Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.