|
Oct 07, 2024
|
|
|
|
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art, Teaching Concentration, B.A.
|
|
Return to: Degree Programs
|
Bachelor of Arts in Art
The Bachelor of Arts degree offers concentrations in Art History, General Studio Art and Teaching. The program objectives are to provide correlative experiences, information and theory.
In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree section in this catalog for complete information. Students in the Teaching Concentration must also meet specific requirements for the desired teaching credential.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Art students must achieve a “C” (2.0) or better in all art courses required for the degree.
Teaching Concentration
The Teaching Concentration prepares students to meet the requirements for admission to the Credential Program for teaching art, grades K-12. Students are encouraged to work with the department adviser and/or the Center for Careers in Teaching (657-278-7130) as early as possible in their academic careers to plan efficient course selections for general education, major and elective requirements.
Single Subject Instruction
(Qualifies for Teaching Art in Grades K-12)
Preparation for the major (30 units)
Major requirements (24 units)
Select Drawing and Painting, Crafts, or Creative Photography and Computer Design Emphasis.
Drawing and Painting Emphasis
Creative Photography and Computer Design Emphasis
In addition, select one course from the following:
Credential Requirements
The B.A. in Art (Teaching Concentration) may be effectively combined with subject matter studies necessary for either the multiple subject teaching credential (K-8) or single subject credential (7-12) in art. Undergraduates are encouraged to work with the faculty adviser in art and the Center for Careers in Teaching (657-278-7130) as early as possible in their academic careers to plan efficient course selections for general education, the concentration and electives. With careful planning it may be possible to take certain education courses in the senior year of the bachelor’s degree. Postgraduate students should contact the Admission to Teacher Education office in the College of Education (657-278-3352) for information on attending an overview presentation.
General Program Requirements
- Students will be advised by a faculty adviser in art education;
- fulfill credential requirements listed in the credential program section of the catalog (see “Teacher Education” or “Credentials” in the index);
- meet the requirements listed under the Teaching Concentration;
- apply and be admitted to a credential program prior to enrollment in ARTE 442 , professional education courses and student teaching. Contact the Admission to Teaching Education office in the College of Education;
- be accepted for teacher education and student teaching based on candidate quotas, portfolio review and evidence of success in completed university coursework;
- be recommended by the faculty adviser in art education;
- complete Secondary Education prerequisites EDSC 310 and EDSC 320 or equivalents prior to applying to the teacher education program for the Single Subject credential;
- pass C-BEST exam prior to admission to the credential program;
- complete Secondary Education prerequisites EDSC 330 , EDSC 340 and 404/407 before extern semester; and
- have a G.P.A. of 2.89 overall, 3.0 in major.
Single Subject Credential Preparation
First semester (extern): 15 units
Second semester (intern): 15 units
Upon completion of above program, the student is eligible for a partial or preliminary credential. A clear credential requires nine additional units of state-mandated courses within a specified period of time.
Multiple Subject Credential Preparation
The following three courses are recommended for all students intending to teach in elementary schools in multiple subject classrooms.
Additional Courses
The following additional courses are strongly recommended for students who wish to expand their knowledge in any or all of the arts:
Graduation Requirement (3 units)
|
Return to: Degree Programs
|
|