Art, Teaching Concentration, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts in Art

The Bachelor of Arts degree offers concentrations in General Studio Art and Teaching. These programs provide opportunities for students to creatively express personal experience and thought with visual skill and clarity; develop knowledge and technical skills necessary to pursue advanced studies and to teach art; and to develop the expertise to become arts professionals.

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 the Center for Careers in Teaching as early as possible in their academic careers to plan efficient course selections for general education, major, elective and credential requirements.

Art B.A. Concentration Electives

May be used in any of B.A. concentration.

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

• HONR 201B - Honors Seminar: American Institutions and Values since 1877 (3)
• POSC 100 - American Government (3)

Total (120 units)