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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Art Education (B.F.A.)
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Program Summary
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art Education focuses on art and design, art history, and instructional methods. Students have ample opportunities to master various media, engage with artists, teachers, and museum professionals, and complete field experiences at K-12 schools. The degree prepares students to receive licensure at the secondary level (grades 7-12). In addition, as part of the degree, students may pursue an endorsement to teach at the elementary level (grades K-6) or explore museum education or art therapy options.
Program Information
- All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
- Transfer students must complete at least 50% of their art credits at SUU.
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General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)
See General Education for course options.
- Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
- Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)
Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.
Art Education Curriculum (55 Credits)
Art Foundation (28 Credits)
Advanced Art (12 Credits)
Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)
Complete One Track (15 Credits)
Complete 9 Credits from the Following
Complete 6 Credits from the Following
- Any ART or ARTH 3000- or 4000-level courses
Complete One of the Following
Complete 9 Credits from the Following
Complete 6 Credits from the Following
- Any ART or ARTH 3000- or 4000-level courses
Art Education (30-33 Credits)
To qualify for a teaching license in Art Education, students must also complete an adapted sequence of professional education courses through the Department of Teacher Education . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development. Please consult your advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further instruction.
Art Education Core (12 Credits)
Complete One Option (6-9 Credits)
Complete One of the Following
Student Teaching (12 Credits)
Free Electives (0-13 Credits)
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.
Total Credits, B.F.A. Degree: 120-123
Licensure Notification
This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.
Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.
An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop proficient pedagogical abilities to create effective lesson plans and assessments aligned with national and state educational standards.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills required for Utah teaching licensure and gain awareness of professional requirements in K-6 teaching, museum education, and art therapy.
- Develop competence in all basic 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional studio arts and basic technologies for art-making and teaching.
- Gain general knowledge of the major styles and periods of art history and awareness of current art ideas and forms.
- Practice and apply art and pedagogical competencies by teaching in actual school settings.
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