School of Art
College of the Arts
305B Art Building
E-mail: rvandeza@kent.edu
Tel: 330-672-7866
Fax: 330-672-4729
Web: http://dept.kent.edu/art/
Art Education—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
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The completion of the Bachelor in Arts in art education certifies students for pre-K-12 licensure. The program graduates teachers who apply learner-centered pedagogy through the use of expressive, technical, and organizational skills with a basic understanding of the philosophical and social foundations underlying art in education. Graduates understand child development and the creative needs of learners; use traditional and newer technological processes; incorporate art history and aesthetic concepts to studio practices; employ instructional strategies based on reflective practice; and create learning environments that help students build on prior knowledge and meet success.
Minimum 39 upper-division credit hours required for graduation.
SPECIAL NOTICE
In order to enroll in upper-division professional education coursework, students seeking licensure must be admitted to the education minor in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. Refer to the College of Education, Health, and Human Services section of this Catalog for specific information about this process.
Students must meet College of Education, Health, and Human Services professional requirements for admission to advanced study.
Upon entry to this program, student must make an appointment to see a program counselor in 306 White Hall (330-672-2862) to discuss the education minor.
Please note:
- A 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the major are necessary for admission to advanced study, student teaching and graduation in this program.
- Minimum C (2.00) grade is required in all courses specified as requirements and in education courses required as part of the minor.
- The following Praxis II Examinations are required for licensure. Principles of Learning and Teaching (K-6 or 5-9 or 7-12) and the specialty area test, Art (content knowledge.)