Art B.F.A. in Art Education with a Concentration in K-12 Teaching

Eight-Semester Degree Program

Students enrolling in the eight-semester degree plan should review the Eight-Semester Degree Completion Policy.

State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic advisor.

First YearUnits
FallSpring
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)13  
Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1:1
MATH 1313 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113)
or MATH 1203 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103)
3  
or any MATH course numbered higher than MATH 1203
ARTS 1919C Studio Foundation I9  
ENGL 1023 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)1  3
ARTS 1929C Studio Foundation II  9
1013 Elementary II World Language or higher (depending on placement in sequence; otherwise, may take a general elective)  3
Apply to B.F.A. in Art Education Program
Year Total: 15 15
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
ARTS Focused Study Studio3  
ARTS Elective (exclusive of focused study studio)3  
Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1:1
ARHS 2913 Art History Survey I (ACTS Equivalency = ARTA 2003)2
or ARHS 2923 Art History Survey II (ACTS Equivalency = ARTA 2103)
3  
ARED 1003 Introduction to Art Education3  
2003 Intermediate I world language or higher level3  
Obtain Clearance through the Office of Teacher Education
Clearance includes passing scores on accepted basic skills assessments and cleared background checks.
Students Must Be Accepted into the B.F.A. Program prior to the Final Year of Coursework
ARTS Focused Study Studio  3
ARTS Elective (exclusive of focused study studio)  3
ARHS 2913 Art History Survey I (ACTS Equivalency = ARTA 2003)2
or ARHS 2923 Art History Survey II (ACTS Equivalency = ARTA 2103)
  3
PSYC 2003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1  3
ARED 3103 Diversity Theory & Pedagogy  3
Year Total: 15 15
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
ARTS Focused Study Studio3  
ARED 3003 Curriculum Design & Teaching Practices in Art Education (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)13  
Science Lecture/Lab State Minimum Core Course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)14  
COMM 1313 Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 5.1)13  
PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy (ACTS Equivalency = PHIL 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 5.1)13  
ARTS Focused Study Studio  3
CIED 3023 Survey of Exceptionalities
or ARED 3013 Inclusive Art Pedagogy
  3
(ARED 3013 is a Service Learning course)
ARHS 4933 Contemporary Art (or ARHS Art History Upper-Level Contemporary Art Elective)  3
CIED 3033 Classroom Learning Theory1  3
Science Lecture/Lab State Minimum Core Course (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1  4
Year Total: 16 16
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
ARTS Elective (exclusive of focused study studio)3  
ARHS Art History Upper-level Elective or ARHS 4933 Contemporary Art3  
ARED 4953 Special Topics in Art Education3  
U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)13  
Social Sciences State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)13  
ARED 4003 Community Art (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)1  3
ARTS Elective (exclusive of focused study studio)  3
Social Sciences State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1  3
PHIL 4403 Philosophy of Art  3
General Electives  1
Year Total: 15 13
 
Fifth YearUnits
FallSpring
ARED 4773 Professional Development in Art Education3  
ARED 476V Student Teaching in Art9  
Year Total: 12  
 
Total Units in Sequence:  132
1

Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.

2

Students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts may substitute ARHS 2913 or ARHS 2923 to satisfy the content covered in the Fine Arts University/State Core Requirement.