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Central Connecticut State University
Department of Art
Post-Baccalaureate Certification

GENERAL EDUCATION   

(39 credits)

 

ART EDUCATION MAJOR

(45 credits Art + 37 credits Education)

 

Post-baccalaureate students must meet the following general education requirements: at least 39 credits of liberal arts course work including a U.S. history survey course, and courses in each of the following areas: English, mathematics, natural sciences and social sciences, and one course in foreign language or fine arts. Coursework in developmental or life span psychology is a prerequisite for the Professional Program.

 

Admission to the Teacher Preparation

Professional Program

Phase I: Pre-application. Prior to this application, students are required to:

 

• Pass the designated CT State Exam (basic skills tests in reading, writing and mathematics) or be qualified to have this test waived. This must be done at least one semester before application can be made to the Professional Program.  Registration booklets and information are available outside the Office of the Dean (HB 248). Exam waiver applications are also available.

 

·          Have a minimum of a cumulative 2.70 grade point and 3.0 in Art courses.

·          Successfully pass Department of Art Portfolio Review

 

Phase II: Application.  Applications are due September 10 or February 10 (or the next regular day of classes if the date falls on a weekend or holiday) and are submitted to the Office of the Dean (HB 248).

Successfully pass Department of Art Interview and Essay.

 

Portfolio Requirement

All art majors must submit a portfolio of at least 10 works for consideration by the Art faculty.  Students whose portfolios do not meet standards will be required to take supplemental courses.  No students will be allowed to proceed beyond a 200 - level Art course without a successful portfolio review.

 

*Requires admittance to the Professional Education Program

ô Taken together (each course is 8 weeks)

 

Required Art Courses (33 credits)

ART 112 History of Western Art I

3

ART 113 History of Western Art II

3

ART 120 Design I            

3

ART 124 3-Dimensional Design

3

ART 130 Drawing I    

3

ART 240 Printmaking I

3

ART 252 Painting I

3

ART 260 Ceramics I

3

ART 261 Sculpture I

3

ART 263 Crafts I

3

ART 491 Aesthetic/Critical Dialogue About Art

3

 

Studio Specialization Area (9 cr.)

9 credits in one media area is required. (3 credits from the above required studio courses can be counted as the first studio specialization course.) Select courses from:  Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Sculpture, Crafts, Illustration, Media Arts

Directed Elective (3 credits)

400 level Art History (selected in consultation with advisor)

3

Art Elective (3 credits)

Art 230 Drawing II (recommended)

3

Professional Education Courses

(37 Credits)

ART 301 Art Education Theory and Practice I

3

ô*ART 302 Pre- Practicum in Art Education 

 

*ART 303 Practicum in Art Education I

1

2

*ART 400 Art Education Theory & Practice II

3

ô*ART 401 Student Teaching Seminar - Art

 

*ART 402 Practicum in Art Education II

1

1

*ART 403 Art Education and Technology

3

*EDTE 315 Principles of Learning

4

*EDSC 375 Principles & Evaluation in Education (K-12)

3

*EDF 415 Educational Foundations

3

*SPED 315 Intro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities

3

ô**EDSC 428 Student Teaching: Elementary Art

 

*EDSC 429 Student Teaching: Secondary Art

5

5