Bachelor of Arts, Art Education Specialization
Total Degree Requirements: 120 credits
University Core Curriculum 32 credits (must include PSYC 102)
(3 covered by AD 100a or b, 6 by AD 207 Art History)
Art and Design Requirements 60 credits
SIUC Course Catalog
Education Requirements 28 credits

Welcome to the Art Education Program - Information for Students

Four Year Course Plan for a BA with an Art Education Specialization

Foundation Courses: 21 credits
AD 100a Foundation Studio A (3 credits)
AD 100b Foundation Studio B (3 credits)
AD 110 Introduction to Drawing I (3 credits)
AD 120 Introduction to Drawing II (3 credits)
AD 207a, b, c Introduction to Art History (9 credits)

Required Art Courses: 36 credits
AD 201 Introduction to Painting (3 credits)
AD 202 Introduction to Printmaking (3 credits)
AD 203 Beginning Sculpture (3 credits)
AD 204 Beginning Ceramics (3 credits)
AD 205 Beginning Jewelry and Metalsmithing (3 credits)
AD 242 Introduction to Computer Graphics
AD 308 Theories and Philosophies of Art Education (3 credits)
AD 318 Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education (3 credits)
AD 328 Art Education Methods—Elementary (3 credits)
AD 338 Art Education Methods—Secondary (3 credits)
Studio Electives (6 credits)
Art History Electives (3 credits)

Required Education Courses: 28 credits
EDUC 210 Introduction to Education (2 credits)
EDUC 308 Characteristics and Methods for Teaching Exceptional Children (3 credits)
EDUC 311 Schooling in a Diverse Society (3 credits)
EDUC 313 Introduction to Reflective Teaching Practice (3 credits)
EDUC 314 Human Growth, Development and Learning (2 credits)
EDUC 316 Classroom Management and Discipline (3 credits)
EDUC 401 Student Teaching (12 credits)