Art (K-12)
Art Education is a specific track combining both the majors of Art and Education. You will participate in a combination of upper level Art and Education courses to prepare you for a future profession in teaching at the K-12 level. In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, you must complete all the requirements for secondary education certification and 41 semester hours in the art courses listed below:
REQUIRED MAJOR CORE
Complete the following courses.
- - Drawing I (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Design (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Sculpture (3 s.h.)
- - Digital Photography (3 s.h.)
- - Painting I (3 s.h.)
- - Art History I: Prehistory-1945 (3 s.h.)
- - Art History II: 20th Cen (1945)- Present (3 s.h.)
- - Print & Production (3 s.h.)
- - Communication Arts Colloquium (1 s.h.)
- - K-12 Art Methods (3 s.h.)
- - Senior Thesis (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Media and Visual Arts (3 s.h.)
ELECTIVE(S) IN MAJOR
Complete one of the following courses.
- - Drawing II (3 s.h.)
- - Graphic Design: Layout (3 s.h.)
- - Painting II (3 s.h.)
- - Printmaking II (3 s.h.)
- - Graphic Design: Brand Identity (3 s.h.)
- - Web Design (3 s.h.)
REQUIRED EDUCATION CORE
Complete the following courses.
- - Foundations of Education (3 s.h.)
- - Exceptional Students (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Field Experience (3 s.h.)
- - Native American Studies for Educators (3 s.h.)
- - Technology In Education (3 s.h.)
- - Human Relations (3 s.h.)
- - Assessment & Evaluation in the Classroom (3 s.h.)
- - Content Literacy for EL and Struggling Readers (3 s.h.)
- - Middle/Secondary Methods (4 s.h.)
- - Instructional Management (3 s.h.)
- - Foundations of Middle School (2 s.h.)
- - Teacher Residency: K-12 (10 s.h.)
- - First Aid/CPR (1 s.h.)
- - Secondary/K-12 Content Methods (3 s.h.)
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