B.S.Ed. Art Education - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 202 or 203: Survey of Art History 1 or 2 | 3 |
| ART 133: Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 142: 2D Design | 3 |
| GE Cornerstone: ENGL 110 | 3 |
| GE Cornerstone: FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 202 or 203: Survey of Art History 1 or 2 | 3 |
| ART 233: Drawing 2 | 3 |
| ART 242: 3D Design | 3 |
| GE Cornerstone: COMM 100 | 3 |
| GE Cornerstone: MATH 100 | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 221: Intro. to Art Ed. | 3 |
| ART 361: Survey of Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 306, 376, or DESN 240 Photography or Typography | 3 |
| GE Gateway Course PW (PSYC 100) | 3 |
| GE Gateway Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 352: Painting 1 | 3 |
| ART 282 or 291: Sculpt 1 or Metals 1 | 3 |
| English lit course w/ GE Gateway Label other than PS and PW | 3 |
| GE Gateway Course PS (second Math course) | 3 |
| GE Gateway Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Requirements must be met by year three for teacher education admission. See Note #2 at bottom of page.
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Studio Elective 1 of 4 | 3 |
| ART 295 or 296: Ceramics | 3 |
| Art History Elective | 3 |
| EDFN 211: Found. Of Modern Ed. | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psych Found. of Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Studio Elective 2 of 4 | 3 |
| Studio Elective 3 of 4 | 3 |
| Art History Elective | 3 |
| ART 324: Designing Meaningful Art Ed Exp. | 3 |
| GE Gateway Elective: PSYC 227 (PS) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Studio Elective 4 of 4 | 3 |
| Art History Elective | 3 |
| ART 325: Methodology & Pedagogy of Art | 3 |
| SPED 346: Secondary Students w/ Disabilities | 3 |
| EDSE 340: Content Area Lit. for Diverse Pop. | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDAR 461: Student Teaching Elementary | 4.5 |
| EDAR 462: Student Teaching Secondary | 4.5 |
| EDSE 471: Student Teaching Seminar (GE Capstone) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Notes:
- The art education degree requires 129 credits. This four-year pathway only amounts to 117 total credits. To graduate in four years, students must earn an additional 15 credits by: 1) taking winter or summer classes 2) enrolling in more than 15 credits per semester
- Formal admission to the teacher education program at the end of the third year, students need to have: a GPA of at least 3.0. Students with a 2.8-2.99 GPA need to pass a Basic Skills Assessment to proceed updated clearances on file a complete student teaching application (submit one year prior to student teaching) six credits of mathematics courses three credits from an English Literature course a certificate of completion from the ACT 126 Educator Ethics Training
- General Education Courses that are needed but do not fit in this course sequence: • Gateway Keystone Advanced Writing Course (AW) • Gateway Keystone Diverse Cultural Contexts Course (DCCC) • Two GE Gateway Courses (labels needed depend on choices students made throughout the course sequence)