BS: Visual Arts Education

• Secondary (K–12)
• (No minor required)

This degree, offered in cooperation with the Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, prepares students to teach art on both the elementary and secondary levels. The Visual Arts Education degree is a K–12 endorsement for secondary certificates. This degree should only be taken by those seeking teacher certification. Majors must complete the requirements for denominational and/or Michigan state teacher certification through the School of Education. Students may not take ART457, ART459, ART480 courses in the Department of Visual Art & Design until they have been accepted into the School of Education's Teacher Preparation Program and have completed the Foundation courses. The BS in Visual Arts Education requirement includes the successful completion of a senior exhibition and a portfolio of the student's work given to the Department of Visual Art & Design.

Degree Requirements

Art History—12

ARTH325, 326, 440

Choose one course from:

ARCH424 Islamic Architecture (3)

ARCH425 Architecture of Ancient Americas (3)

ARCH426 Far Eastern Architecture (3)

Art Methods—12

ART457 Art Methods: Elementary (4)

ART459 Art Methods: Secondary (4)

ART480 Visual Art Education Practicum (4)

Visual Art Foundation—18

ART104, 105, 106, 107, 207, 209

Senior Exhibition—3

ART497 (BFA Exhibition)

Advanced Visual Art Requirements—8

In consultation with the advisor, choose 8 elective credits in one studio area from the following: ART304, 305, 306, 307, 310, 430, 431, 432, 433.

General Education Requirements—Visual Arts

Education with Secondary Certification

See professional program requirements (2012-2013 Bulletin p.51) and note the following specific requirements:

• Religion: 12*—RELT100, 225, RELH400 and a 3-credit elective chosen in consultation with your SED advisor
• Language/Communication: ENGL115, 215, COMM450
• History: HIST117, 118
• Fine Arts/Humanities: Covered by major
• Life/Physical Sciences: professional degree requirements
• Mathematics: BS degree requirement
• Computer Literacy: DGME130 or INFS120
• Service: EDTE165
• Social Sciences: GDPC302 & EDTE228
• Fitness Education: HLED120 plus two additional courses from personal fitness, outdoor skills or team activity