Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Arts and Letters

School of Art and Design

Art Education, Bachelor of Science in Education


Academic Information

This plan prepares you for a secondary education certificate, with a PK-12 endorsement in Art.

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

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College of Arts and Letters

School of Art and Design

Art Education, Bachelor of Science in Education


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education?

Do you have a flair for the creative and the desire to teach others to unleash their inner artists? No job is more challenging, rewarding, or important than teaching small children. As an art educator, you'll help shape the character and future of every child in your classroom.

This program prepares you to teach art education in PK-12 programs. You'll learn the theory and practice of art criticism, history, aesthetics, and studio. You'll also graduate with a degree in education, with skills in elementary and secondary student development and learning, classroom management, and an expertise in teaching children about creating art.

Note: In addition to being admitted to the university, you must also meet the additional admission requirements and apply for admission to the Professional Education Programs.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Art Education
  • Multicultural Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Counselor
  • School Psychologist
  • Art Therapist
  • Arts Supervisor

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Arts and Letters

School of Art and Design

Art Education, Bachelor of Science in Education


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Arts and Letters

School of Art and Design

Art Education, Bachelor of Science in Education


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Candidates in this program are required to demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, professional knowledge, and professional dispositions to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements.

Content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills, and professional dispositions are demonstrated through candidate performance on key assessments embedded in the following course(s):

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA 3.0
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 114
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching Required
University Honors Program Optional
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A Recommended
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Licensure

This program may lead to licensure.

Purpose Statement

As an art education major, you will understand the requirements for teaching art in public and private schools and explore avenues for your own personal artistic growth.  At NAU, students achieve a balance between being an expert in their subject and being a great teacher.  Courses in studio art will allow you to explore a variety of areas in the studio arts, including drawing, ceramics, painting, print making, sculpture, and new media.  Art education courses will prepare students to teach in PK-12 by learning about content pedagogy, student development, diverse learners, instructional strategies, classroom management, research, communication and technology.
 
The faculty of the School of Art are innovative artists, designers, scholars and educators who engage students in and out of the classroom. Our students are encouraged to participate in independent research projects with faculty, study abroad programs, internships, and student clubs and learning communities. Participation in these experiences provide our students with a depth of knowledge that benefit their own students later.

Student Learning Outcomes

Degree Program Student Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Education, Art Education encompass knowledge, skills, and dispositions that upon graduation lead to highly qualified art-teacher status. Students are expected to exhibit strong evidence of achieving a level of proficiency necessary for graduation, certification in secondary education, endorsement in K-12 art, and participate effectively in a competitive art-teaching market.
 
Outcomes align with Standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Arts and Letters

School of Art and Design

Art Education, Bachelor of Science in Education


Details

Additional Admission Requirements
Major Requirements
Teacher Preparation
General Electives
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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Arts and Letters

School of Art and Design

Art Education, Bachelor of Science in Education


Campus Availability

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