ARTED:BS - Bachelor of Science in Art Education
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All courses except course and course require a grade of “C” or higher.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
*course requires field experience of 15 clock hours outside of class time.
BS in Art Education: Grades K-12 Major
The BS in Art Education: Grades K-12 major is a professional degree program designed to train artists to teach art/art history, aesthetics and criticism in a school or studio settings. The program emphasizes the blending of research and theory with rigorous studio 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. This degree program utilizes a competency-based and field-centered training model and leads to eligibility for the Florida Teaching Certificate in grades K-12.
This program is fully accredited by the Council for the accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Academic Progression Requirements
To progress into upper-division BS in Art Education: Grades K-12 courses, students must complete the four lower division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or greater in two attempts or fewer. These courses include course, course, course, and course. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as program or program.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to University graduation requirements, the Grades K-12 Program graduation requirements include successful demonstration of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, GPA 2.5 or above and passing scores on all three sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (General Knowledge, Professional Education, and Subject Area Exam Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3).
Art History Electives (3 credits)
Studio Electives (12 credits)
ART Study Abroad or Advisor-Approved Electives (6 credits)
Special Methods and Student Teaching
Students must complete 12 credits of foundation courses prior to enrolling in 4000-level Special Teaching Lab courses. course and course must be taken before course. Applications to student teach are due in the Office of Clinical Experiences by March 1 for Fall semester placement and June 1 for Spring semester placement.
BS in Art Education: Career Development Major
The BS in Art Education: Career Development major prepares students for employment in professions that depend on an art education background but that do not require teacher certification. Students aspiring to work with art centers, galleries, business, public and private school settings, or with nonprofit organization may consider this major for their professional preparations. Graduates of this program can obtain the Florida Art Teacher Certification by passing the GK and the FTCE exams.
The program is in accordance with and follows the recommendations of both the National Visual Arts Standards and the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, and is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Academic Progression Requirements
To progress into upper-division BS in Art Education: Career Development major courses, students must complete the four lower division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or greater in two attempts or fewer. These courses include course, course, course, and course. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as program or program.
Special Methods
Students must complete 12 credits of foundation courses prior to enrolling in 4000-level Special Teaching Lab courses. course and course must be taken before course. Applications to student teach are due in the Office of Clinical Experiences by March 1 for Fall semester placement and June 1 for Spring semester placement.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Art Education to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students enrolled in the BS in Art Education may apply to the Accelerated MS in Art Education Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses which will apply toward both their undergraduate and their master's degree program.
Admissions Requirements for Bachelor of Science (BS) in Art Education
See general university admissions requirements at FIU Admissions.
For Grades K-12 Major: Minimum 2.5 GPA required for entry into program.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Art Education to Master of Science (MS) in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway
(1) Current enrollment in the BS in Art Education
(2) Completed a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits
(3) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher
(4) Portfolio review and interview
(5) Complete the separate Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s degree application, including signed approval by the director, coordinator or designee of the graduate program.