Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Program (non-degree)

(Non-Degree for non-UArts graduates)

The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Program (Non-Degree) is an intensely focused course of study designed to prepare those seeking certification to teach Art K-12. To be eligible for this 30-credit program, candidates must hold a BFA or BA degree in art, or equivalent, with four credits in studio art and 12 credits in art history, with a “B” or better cumulative average. They must also have completed six credits in college- level math, three credits of English composition, and three credits in American or British literature.

In addition candidates must have successfully completed the Instructional I, PRAXIS tests. Depending on the student’s background and all co-requisites being met, this 30-credit program may be completed in three full semesters.

No credits earned in the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Program (Non- Degree) may be converted to graduate credits or be considered for transfer credit in a graduate program.

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Program (Non-Degree) Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 9

AEDU 200 - Presentation Skills Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs
AEDU 201 - Introduction to Visual Arts Education Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs
AEDU 501 - Creative and Cognitive Development Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
AEDU 541 - Program Design & Methods: Elementary Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs fld wrk
This course has a required field placement

Spring Credits: 9

These courses has a required field placement.

AEDU 533 - Art and Inclusionary Education Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
AEDU 542 - Program Design & Methods: Secondary Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs fld wrk
AEDU 560 - Saturday Practicum Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs fld wrk

Fall Credits: 12

AEDU 503 - The Art of Teaching Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
AEDU 561 - Student Teaching: Elementary Credits: 4 cr, hrs vary
AEDU 562 - Student Teaching: Secondary Credits: 4 cr, hrs vary
AEDU 565 - Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary/Secondary Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs

Corequisites:

Coursework in painting, drawing, ceramics, and printmaking
Three upper-division credits in a 3-D studio area, if a 2-D studio major for bachelor’s degree
Three upper-division credits in a 2-D studio area, if a 3-D studio major for bachelor’s degree
Introduction to computers, including graphic applications (required competency); minimum requirement of one course
Basic Photography (required competency), minimum requirement of one course
Art History, 12 credits, including at least one course in 20th century art, one course in non-Western art
Introduction to Psychology or Child and Adolescent Psychology
Sociology or Cultural Anthropology (may be satisfied by GRAD 651)
Aesthetics (may be satisfied by AEDU 543)
Art Criticism (may be satisfied by AEDU 543)
Speech or Acting (may be satisfied by AEDU 200 Presentation Skills)
Six credits college-level math (prior to entry to the MAT program)
Three credits college-level English composition (prior to entry to the MAT program)
Three credits college-level British or American literature (prior to entry into the MAT program)
AEDU 201 Introduction to Visual Arts Education