Art with K-12 Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Art)
This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in art and also be licensed to teach art at the K-12 level at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experience and student teaching.
Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with an academic advisor and faculty mentor in the School of Design and Art, students must also see an education advisor in the School of Education for further information.
Also, course rotations vary, and not every course is available each semester. Individual advising is important to ensure students meet all major and teaching licensure requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their major. A grade of a C or better is required in any Art course that counts toward the degree. A grade of a C or better is required in professional studies courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Professional studies courses are those associated with teacher preparation. An overall 2.5 GPA is required.
Degree Requirements — Art with K-12 Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Art)
This degree requires a total of 122 credits.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements
See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements. Some coursework fulfills teaching licensure requirements as specified by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
| AH 201 | Introduction to Art History: Ancient to Medieval | 3 |
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| AH 202 | Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
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| AH 380 | Movements in Modern Art | 3 |
| AH 410 | Topics in Art History | 3 |
| ART 105 | Drawing I | 3 |
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| ART 107 | Hand-Built Ceramics | 3 |
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| ART 215 | Wheel-Thrown Ceramics | 3 |
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| ART 205 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 210 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 211 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 213 | Painting * | 3 |
| ART 301 | Professional Portfolio | 3 |
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| ART 395 | Advanced 2D Studio | 3 |
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| ART 396 | Advanced Ceramics and 3D Studio | 3 |
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| ART 422 | Senior Project | 3 |
| ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| ED 338 | Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 | 3 |
| ED 357 | Teaching Social Studies and Visual Arts * | 3 |
| ED 452 | Managing the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary * | 6 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities * | 3 |
| VIS 101 | User Centered Design | 3 |
| VIS 111 | Intro to Color and Design | 3 |
| VIS 121 | Intro to Digital Tools | 3 |
Sample Degree Plan — Art with K-12 Teaching Licensure (B.A. in Art)
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections. This plan will differ for students who wish to pursue any minor.
Year One — Fall
ART 105: FNA core course
EN 101: WR core course
Year One — Spring
| VIS 121 | Intro to Digital Tools | 3 |
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| ART 107 | Hand-Built Ceramics | 3 |
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| ART 215 | Wheel-Thrown Ceramics | 3 |
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| EN 102 | Composition II * | 3 |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
| MA | Mathematics (MT) core course * | 3-4 |
EN 102: WR core course
PSY 110: SS-1 core course
Year Two — Fall
| AH 201 | Introduction to Art History: Ancient to Medieval | 3 |
| ART 205 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| TRS 100 | Theological Inquiry * | 3 |
| EN | Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course * | 3 |
TRS 100: TRS-1 core course
Year Two — Spring
| AH 202 | Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern | 3 |
| ART 210 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ED 254 | Technology for the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 351 | Assessment to Support Learning in K-12 | 3 |
| PH 100 | Introduction to Philosophy * | 3 |
Year Three — Fall
| AH 410 | Topics in Art History | 3 |
| ART 213 | Painting * | 3 |
| ED 338 | Secondary Education: Curriculum and Methods | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities * | 3 |
| HI | Introductory History (HI-1) core course * | 3 |
ART 213: DSINQ core course
ART 410: WI core course
PSY 341: SS-2 core course
Year Three — Spring
| ART 211 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 301 | Professional Portfolio | 3 |
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| ART 395 | Advanced 2D Studio | 3 |
| OR | |
| ART 396 | Advanced Ceramics and 3D Studio | 3 |
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| ED 337 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| | Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course (economics, politics, or sociology - GP recommended if not already completed) * | 3 |
ART 395 or ART 396: DSINQ core course
Year Four — Fall
| AH 380 | Movements in Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 422 | Senior Project | 3 |
| ED 357 | Teaching Social Studies and Visual Arts * | 3 |
| | Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course * | 3 |
| | Natural Science (NS) core course with lab * | 4 |
AH 380: WI core course
ART 422: DSINQ core course
ED 357: WI core course
Year Four — Spring
| ED 452 | Managing the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| ED 460S | Student Teaching: Secondary * | 6 |
| | Introductory Social Science (SS-1) in a third discipline or Second Natural Science (NS) core course * | 3 |
| PH | Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course * | 3 |
| | Advanced Literature (LT-2) or Advanced History (HI-2) core course * | 3 |
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and the Course Descriptions for further information.