Preparation to become an art teacher involves coursework in the Department of Art & Design as well as in the College of Education. See site of the Office of Educator Preparation for information on  requirements and procedure for making application to enter the teaching program.

The Department of Art & Design offers two plans for All Level Certification: 

• BFA in Studio Art With All Level Certification - Major Code: 603.18

• Deficiency Plan - All Level Certification

BFA in Studio Art with All Level Certification - Major Code: 603.18

Hour Requirements: - 133 minimum

        75 hours ART
        39 hours advance courses
          9 hours writing intensive

Proficiency Requirements:

• Foreign Language
• Computer Science
• A minimum Texas State and Major GPA of 2.5 is required.
• Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses within the Major and Certification Sequence.

Art Foundations

• ARTF 1301 – 2/D Design
• ARTF 1302 – Basic Drawing
• ARTF 1303 – 3/D Design
• ARTF 1304 – Color Theory

Art History

• ARTH 2301 – Ancient to Medieval
• ARTH 2302 – Renaissance to Modern
• ARTH 3301 – Modern Art

Studio Art – 2/D

• ARTS 2321 – Drawing 1
• ARTS 2351 – Painting 1
• ARTS 2371 – Printmaking 1
• ARTS 2391 – Watercolor 1
• ARTS 2361 – Intro Traditional Photo

Studio Art – 3/D

• ARTS 2311 – Ceramics
• ARTS 2331 – Fibers1
• ARTS 2341 – Metals 1
• ARTS 2381 – Sculpture 1

ART

• Art 2313

Elective:

• ArtS Elective: 3 hour advanced

Art Theory – Please note our courses are offered in rotation and are not offered during the summer.

• ARTT 2371 – Fund. of Art Theory and Practice                 (spring preferred)
• ARTT 3372 – Art Theory and Practice for Children            (offered only in the fall)
• ARTT 3373 – Art Theory and Practice for Adolescents *   (offered only in the spring)
• ARTT 3374 – Learning and Digital Media                          (offered only in the spring)
• ARTT 4375 – Art Criticism, History and Aesthetics            (offered only in the fall)

          *10 hours field experience required

Senior Show

• ArtS 4000

Certification Sequence

In addition to the requirements in Art & Design, the following work is completed in the College of Education.

• CI 3310             – Public Education in America
• CI 3325             – Adolescent Growth and Development

• Block:

            CI 4332            – Secondary Teaching Curriculum and Technology
            CI 4343            – Instructional Strategies for the Secondary Teacher
            RDG 3323        – Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

• Student Teaching

            EDST 4380       – Directed Teaching Elementary
            EDST 4381       – Directed Teaching Secondary

To obtain Block and Student Teaching assignments students must fill out an application in the Office of Educator Preparation the semester prior to taking the courses.

Students are REQUIRED to attend the Student Teaching Roundup at the beginning of the long semester prior to Student Teaching.

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Deficiency Plan

The deficiency plan applies to those with a Bachelors Degree, and is in addition to the requirements of the Office of Educator Preparation. 

Contact Dr. Erik Nielsen to request a portfolio review for determination of possible credit.

Deficiency Plan For All level Certification: 39 hours

Foundations: (9 hours)

• ArtF 1301 – 2D Design
• ArtF 1302 – Basic Drawing
• ArtF 1303 – 3D Design

Studio: (12 hours)

• Two of the following:

               ArtS 2321 – Drawing
               ArtS 2351 – Painting
               ArtS 2361 – Photography
               ArtS 2371 – Printmaking
               ArtS 2391 – Watercolor

• Two of the following:

               ArtS 2311 – Ceramics
               ArtS 2331 – Fibers
               ArtS 2341 – Metals
               ArtS 2381 – Sculpture

Art History (3 hours)

• ArtH 2301 OR ArtH 2302 – Survey

Art Theory (15 hours)

       Please note our courses are offered in rotation and are not offered during the summer.

• ARTT 2371 – Fund. of Art Theory and Practice                 (spring preferred)
• ARTT 3372 – Art Theory and Practice for Children             (offered only in the fall)
• ARTT 3373 – Art Theory and Practice for Adolescents*     (offered only in the spring)
• ARTT 3374 – Learning and Digital Media                          (offered only in the spring)
• ARTT 4375 – Art Criticism, History and Aesthetics            (offered only in the fall)

         *10 hours field experience required

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