Art, Teaching Concentration, B.A.

Single Subject Instruction

(Qualifies for Teaching Art in Grades K-12)

Preparation for the major (30 units)

• ART 103 - Two-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 104 - Three-Dimensional Design (3)
• ART 106A - Beginning Ceramics (3)
• ART 107A - Beginning Drawing (3)
• ART 107B - Beginning Painting (3)
• ART 117 - Life Drawing (3)
• ART 201A - Art and Civilization (3)
• ART 201B - Art and Civilization (3)
• ART 205A - Beginning Crafts (3)
• ART 207A - Drawing and Painting (Experimental Methods and Materials) (3)

Major requirements (24 units)

Select Drawing and Painting, Crafts, or Creative Photography and Computer Design Emphasis.

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

1. Students will be advised by a faculty adviser in art education;
2. fulfill credential requirements listed in the credential program section of the catalog (see “Teacher Education” or “Credentials” in the index);
3. meet the requirements listed under the Teaching Concentration;
4. 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;
5. be accepted for teacher education and student teaching based on candidate quotas, portfolio review and evidence of success in completed university coursework;
6. be recommended by the faculty adviser in art education;
7. complete Secondary Education prerequisites EDSC 310  and EDSC 320  or equivalents prior to applying to the teacher education program for the Single Subject credential;
8. pass C-BEST exam prior to admission to the credential program;
9. complete Secondary Education prerequisites EDSC 330 , EDSC 340  and 404/407 before extern semester; and
10.  have a G.P.A. of 2.89 overall, 3.0 in major.

Single Subject Credential Preparation

Multiple Subject Credential Preparation

The following three courses are recommended for all students intending to teach in elementary schools in multiple subject classrooms.

• ART 380 - Art and Child Development (3)
• MUS 333 - Music and Child Development (3)

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• THTR 402A - Drama Across the Curriculum (3) or
• THTR 402B - Teaching Theatre to Secondary Students (3)