Bachelor of Science in Art Education (Grades K-12)
Program Leader: David Y. Chang E-mail: changd@fiu.edu Phone: 305-348-3393
Brief Description of the Program:
The Bachelor of Science in Art Education is designed to train professionals to teach art/art history, aesthetics, and criticism in the schools. The program emphasizes the blending of research and theory with practical applied experience, and considers the urban, multicultural nature of the University community, as well as more general national trends within the discipline. The program involves extensive fieldwork with supervision and seminars. All students are encouraged to pursue specialized interests and needs. State of Florida certification requirements are met through coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
Successful completion of 60 credit hours of lower-division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam. Students who are exempt from all sections of the CLAST and are majoring in teacher preparation programs may substitute the General Knowledge Exam (GK) for the CLAST;
Must meet the following lower division requirements:
University Core Curriculum/General Education;
Foreign language;
EDF 1005: Introduction to Education (3 credits);
EDG 2701: Teaching Diverse Populations (3 credits);
EME 2040: Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits);
In addition to EDG 2701, students must take 6 additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. For example, at FIU, these types of courses can be found under the Societies and Identities category of the University Core Curriculum List.
Program Requirements:
Total credits:135
Lower-division credits: 60
Upper-division: 75
Students may register for a maximum of 15 credits prior to admission to the program;
TSL 4340 is not offered in the summer term;
All courses must be taken prior to student teaching.
Course:
Credit Hours:
Major Common Prerequisites:
ART 1202C
2D Design
3
ART 1203C
3D Design
3
ART 2300C
Drawing I
3
ART 2301C
Drawing II
3
ARH 2050
Art History Survey I
3
ARH 2051
Art History Survey II
3
ART XXXX
Art Studio Electives
6
Subject Matter Specialization:
ARH 4470
Contemporary Art
3
ART 3331C
Figure Drawing II
3
ART 3504C
Painting II
3
ART 3402C
Printmaking III
3
ART 3702C
Sculpture II
3
PGY 3410C
Photography II
3
ART 3761C
Ceramics II
3
ARH XXXX
Art History Elective
3
Select two of the following three courses:
ARE 4848
Concepts in Art Education
3
ARE 499X
Study Abroad in France or China
3-6
ARE 4459
New Media/Crafts
3
Professional Education:
EDP 3004
Educational Psychology
3
EDG 3321
General Instructional Decision Making
3
EDP 3218
Classroom Management
3
EDF 3430
Measurement and Evaluation in the Classroom
3
EEX 3071
Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings
3
RED 4325
Subject Area Reading
3
TSL 4340
ESOL Methods for Grades K-12
3
EDF 4634
Cultural and Social Foundations of Education
3
Special Methods and Student Teaching:
ARE 4316
Special Teaching Lab Art K-5 (Fall only)
3
ARE 4341
Special Teaching Lab Art 6-12 (Fall only)
3
ARE/ART 4XXX
Special Topics in Art Education or advisor approved electives
