Bachelor of Science in Art Education
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
Are you gifted with artistic abilities such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, or more? Do you enjoy working with children and sharing your knowledge with others? You should consider becoming an art teacher in public or private schools.
SBU offers an art education degree program that will equip you to become certified to teach art at all grade levels K-12. You will be exposed to a variety of art mediums and hone your artistic talents while also learning the foundations of teaching philosophies.
The SBU Advantage
- Learn a variety of art skills, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics.
- Benefit from highly qualified faculty in both the art and education academic areas.
- Field experience opportunities beginning as early as your freshman year and a student teaching experience in your senior year will give you valuable, real-world experience.
Curriculum
Art Education Four-Year Plan
Freshman
Fall Semester
- ART 1103 Design 3
- ART 1203 Drawing I 3
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- ART 2203 Drawing II 3
- ART 2003 Photography I 3
- ART 2033 Painting I 3
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- UNI 1121 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1
- FAR 1013 Introduction to Art 3
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- ART 2013 Ceramics I 3
- ART 2803 Art History I 3
- ART 3033 Painting II 3
- EDU 2313 Foundations of Education 3
- MAT 1143 College Algebra 3
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
Total hours 17
Spring Semester
- ART 2813 Art History II 3
- ART 2023 Sculpture I 3
- ART 2703 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- EDU 2113 Educational Psychology 3
- EDU 2141 Field Experience Level 1 1
Total hours 17
Junior
Fall Semester
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- EDU 3333 Principles & Methods of Secondary Instruction 3
- EDU 3341 Field Experience II 1
- ART 3003 Life Drawing (recommended) or elective 3
- ART 3103 Printmaking 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- ART elective (upper level) 3
- ART 3813 Fibers 3
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- EDU 3613 Content Area Literacy 3
- EDU 2823 Technology for Educators 3
- EDU 3833 Behavior and Classroom Management 3
Total hours 18
Senior
Fall Semester
- ART 4001 Senior Seminar 1
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- EDU 4512 Methods of Teaching Art 2
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
- Cultural Studies 2-3
- EDU 3043 Learner Development and the Classroom 3
- HIS 2213/2223 U.S. History I or II 3
Total hours 17-18
WinterFest or Summer
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
Spring Semester
- EDU 4691 Student Teaching Seminar 1
- EDU 4832 Assessment and Evaluation of Learners 2
- EDU 4623 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
- EDU 4959 Student Teaching K-12 10
Total hours 16
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
- High School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
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