Fine Arts, M.A.:Teacher Certification Option
Dr. Joseph Amorino
Room: VE-430
Tel: 908-737-4403/4400
Email: jamorino@kean.edu
Program Description:
M.A. in Fine Arts: Teaching Certification is a 41-credit academically intensive program for individuals who wish to become professional certified art educators. The Program's philosophical approach is rooted in developmental psychology and supported by contemporary research in the field. Admission to the program is competitive and by application and interview. Certain courses and fieldwork components are chronological in sequence. Therefore, all prospective applicants are urged to contact the program coordinator as soon as possible to discuss the course of studies and ensure a timely placement in required fieldwork. Our graduates do exceptionally well at obtaining teaching position in New Jersey and beyond.
Admissions Requirements:
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
Degree Requirements:
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41 credits
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Passing scores on “Praxis I: Academic Skills for Educators” Exam (prior to beginning fieldwork).
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Passing scores in “Praxis II: Art Content Area Exam” prior to commencement of FA 5991 Clinical Practice in Graduate Art Education III (Student Teaching).
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Final written thesis
Course Requirements
Required Courses 18
FA 5904 | GRADUATE FIELD EXPERIENCES IN MULTICULTURAL ART AND ART EDUCATION SETTINGS | 3 |
FA 5015 | GRADUATE STUDY IN ART EDUCATION I: THE CHILD | 3 |
FA 5016 | GRADUATE STUDY IN ART EDUCATION II: THE ADOLESCENT | 3 |
FA 5810 | MEANING & MAKING IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 3 |
PSY 5110 | THE DEVELOPMENTAL STUDY OF CHILDREN | 3 |
EL 5613 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
Choose one of the following with advisement:
FA 5018 | ART AND AUTISM IN EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 5005 | FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
SPED 5020 | EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
Consecutive Fieldwork 8
FA 5902 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN GRADUATE ART EDUCATION 1: ELEMENTARY | 1 |
FA 5903 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN GRADUATE ART EDUCATION II: SECONDARY | 1 |
FA 5991 | CLINICAL PRACTICE III: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN GRADUATE ART EDUCATION | 6 |
*Clinical Practice signifies field experience. Must be taken in consecutive semesters with advisement
Electives 6
Select 2 courses in Fine Arts Studio, with advisement
Thesis 6
FA 5995 | THESIS SEMINAR I: ART EDUCATION | 3 |
FA 5996 | THESIS SEM II: ART EDUC | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 41