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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Art Education is a professional degree that prepares students to teach art in elementary and secondary school settings. In studio art courses, students study with nationally-renowned faculty gain an understanding of visual art concepts and art history, along with technical skills necessary to teach a range of artistic media. In professional education courses, students study curriculum, methods, and assessment of the visual arts as a language through which children and adolescents can learn about and engage in real-world/real-life problems and ideas. In clinical experiences, art education students work directly with children and adolescents in school and community settings every semester of the program. Becoming an art teacher means using one’s creative capabilities to help others explore and discover new ways of seeing and thinking about the changing world in which they live.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
| Total for Graduation |
120 credits |
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| Stout Core General Education Requirements: |
33-36 credits |
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| Major Requirements: |
80 credits |
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| Free Electives: |
to reach 120 credits |
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Before student teaching, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, 2.75 GPA in Art/Art History courses, 2.75 GPA in Professional Education courses; achieve a 3.0 average GPA in content courses or pass the standardized Praxis II exam; pass Benchmarks 1 and 2, compile a professional teaching portfolio, and present a senior art exhibition.
Students must successfully complete student teaching at both elementary and secondary levels before graduation.
Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. The program also meets initial licensure requirements in all other states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. If you are located in another state, there may be additional requirements to complete after obtaining initial licensure. Visit our website for additional information.
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