Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Secondary Education Program
Art for Teacher Licensure
The degree in Art Education provides a foundation of art skills, methodology, and advanced work through teaching internships necessary for teacher licensure.
*See the College of Education page for additional requirements.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
- Freshman
Fall Spring ENGL 1013 Composition I1 3 ENGL 1023 Composition II1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Mathematics1 3 ART 1503 Introduction to Graphic Design 3 ART 1001 Introduction to Art 1 ART 2123 Experiencing Art 3 ART 1303 Introduction to Drawing 3 ART 2403 Color Design 3 ART 1403 Two-dimensional Design 3 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 - Sophomore
Fall Spring Fine Arts & Humanities1 3 U.S. History/Government1 3 Science with Lab1 4 COMM 2003 Public Speaking 3 SEED 2002 Education as a Profession 2 ART/JOUR 1163 Basic Digital Photography 3 ART 2103 Art History I 3 ART 2113 Art History II 3 ART 2413 Three-dimensional Design 3 ART 2303 Figure Drawing 3 ART 3001 Sophomore Review 1 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16 - Junior
Fall Spring Social Sciences1 3 SEED 3552 Child and Adolescent Development 2 ART 3003 Concepts in Art Education 3 SEED 3702 Introduction to Educational Technology 2 ART 3073 Introduction to Sculpture 3 SEED 4052 Educating Diverse and Exceptional Learners 2 ART 3403 Introduction to Opaque Painting OR
ART 3533 Watercolor Painting3 ART 3013 Art Education Practicum 3 Art Elective (3000-4000) 3 ART 3603 Introduction to Ceramics 3 Art History (3000-4000)2 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 - Senior
Fall Spring SEED 4556 Classroom Application of
Educational Psychology6 SEED 4503 Seminar in Secondary Education 3 ART 3803 Introduction to Printmaking 3 SEED 4809 Teaching in the Elementary and
Secondary School9 ART 4823 Art Criticism and Aesthetics 3 Art Elective (3000-4000) 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2Art history electives ART 3113 Art History, American, ART 3133 Art History, Americas & Africa, ART 3143 Art History, Asia & Pacific, ART 4113 Art History, Art After 1945, ART 4723 Art History Seminar can be used toward this requirement.