Students seeking teacher certification in art must complete the requirements of the Teacher Preparation Program and the following art education curriculum.
Art Major with Teacher Certification Requirements (42 credits)
50:080:102 Two-Dimensional Design (3)
50:080:103 Three-Dimensional Design (3)
50:080:213 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
50:080:221 Drawing I (3)
50:080:261 Photography I (3) or 50:080:264 Digital Photography (3)
50:080:351 Painting I (3)
50:080:355 Elementary Art Education (3)
50:080:356 Secondary Art Education (3)
50:080:381 Sculpture I or 50:080:211 Ceramics I (3)
50:082:101,102 Introduction to Art History I,II (3,3)
50:964:354 Materials and Methods in Art (3)
Additional art history course in non-Western art (3)
One additional 300- to 400-level studio course (3)
Recommended: 50:080:395 Artist in Society (BA)
In addition, students must contact the Teacher Preparation Program to satisfy state requirements for certification. Students may apply to the chairperson of the Department of Fine Arts to modify the above program in order to meet specific teaching goals.
