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Majors and More

Majors and More

Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Art – Certification as Art Teacher (K-12)

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with Certification as an Art Teacher prepares the student for teaching in the K-12 art classroom. Licensure is through the State of South Carolina.

The Teacher Education Professional Education Sequence is undergoing significant change. At the time of this publication, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is reviewing these changes. Please see your academic advisor or Student Services Director for updated course information.

Bachelor of Arts in Art - Certification as Art Teacher (K-12) 

General Education Courses

 

Semester Hours

ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Critical Skills    
Writing and Critical Thinking  

12-13

WRIT 101 Composition

3

CRTW 201 Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Quantitative Skills    
MATH 150 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

3

Technology Met in major with EDUC 275

0

Oral Communication Met in major with ARTE 391

0

Logic/Language/Semiotics  

 

    Foreign language at the 102 level

3-4†

  Met in major with ARTS 281 or VCOM 261

0

Skills for Common Experience and Thinking Across Disciplines

3

HMXP 102 The Human Experience: Who am I?

3

Global Perspectives Met in major with ARTH 175

0

Historical Perspectives Met in major with ARTH 176

0

Developing Critical Skills and Applying them to Disciplines

16-22

Constitution Requirement    
PLSC 201 or ECON 103 Amer Government or Intro to Political Economy

3

Social Science See approved list; cannot use course with same

 

  designator used for Constitution Requirement

3

Humanities and Arts See approved list; 2 designators required & one  
  must be non-CVPA. Other met in major with  
  ARTS 120 and ARTH 348

3-6

Natural Science See approved list; must include one lab science

7

Intensive Writing Met in major with ARTH 454

0

Required Courses in Major  

70

ARTT 112 Introduction to Fine Arts

2

 
ARTT 113 Introduction to Fine Arts portfolio

1

 
ARTS 101 Two-Dimensional Design I

3

 
ARTS 102 Three-Dimensional Design I

3

 
    ARTT 200 Foundation review

0

 
ARTS 120 Drawing I

3

 
ARTS 201 Two-Dimensional Design II

3

 
ARTS 202 Three-Dimensional Design II

3

 
ARTS 220 Drawing II, or Figure Drawing

3

 
ARTS 281 Computer Imaging in Design

3

 
ARTS 332 or Sculpture I

3

 
ARTS 355 Jewelry and Metals I

3

 
ARTS 335 or Printmaking: Serigraphy/Screen Processes

3

 
ARTS 336 or Printmaking: Relief

3

 
ARTS 337 or Printmaking: Intaglio

3

 
ARTS 370 Basic Photography (Small Format)

3

 
ARTS 342 Painting I

3

 
ARTS 351 or Ceramics I

3

 
ARTS 355 Jewelry and Metals I

3

 
ARTS or ARTH Electives Any appropriate courses in one designator

6

     
ARTT 300 Specialization Portfolio Review

0

 
ARTH 175 Intro to Art Hist Prehistory-Middle Ages

3

 
ARTH 176 Intro to Art Hist Renaissance-Present

3

 
ARTH Non-Western Elective Any non-Western ARTH course

3

     
ARTH 348 Modernism

3

 
ARTH 454 Contemporary Art and Criticism

3

 
ARTE 348 Introduction to Art Education

3

 
ARTE 391 Principles of Teaching Art

3

 
ARTE 528 Foundations for Art Education

3

 
ARTE 548 Curriculum Development in Art Ed

3

 
ARTE 592 Field Experiences in Teaching Art

1

 
Professional Education Sequence (Must earn a C or better in each course)

29

EDUC 110 Teachers, Schools & Society

3

 
EDUC 210 Psychology of the Learner I

3

 
EDUC 250 Psychology of the Learner II

3

 
EDUC 275 Integrating Tech to Support Teach and Learning

2

 
EDUC 310 Working With Except and Diverse Learners

3

 
EDUC 390 Core Issues in Teacher Education

3

 
EDUC 475 Internship in Reflective Practice

10

 
EDUC 490 Capstone for Educational Leaders

2

 
Total  

131-132

†This requirement may be met by a satisfactory score on a recognized proficiency exam or by passing any foreign language course numbered 102 or any course with 102 as a prerequisite. The total hours in the degree will vary from 132 to 134 depending on the credit hours required to meet foreign language requirements. No more than 36 hours in any one subject (or course designator) may apply to the BA degree.

Foundation Review Requirements: A review of student proficiency for acceptance in the Department of Fine Arts is required of all Department of Fine Arts majors, except BA-Art History. All must enroll in the Foundation Review (ARTT 200) prior to enrollment in ARTS courses numbered 221 and above or ARTH courses numbered above 176.

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.

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