Program Sequence for Fall 24 Admits – Visual Arts Education (MA)
This is a recommended course sequence for Fall 24 admits. Students can consult with their faculty advisor to create an individualized course sequence.
- ARTCR 75100 – Special Topics in Studio Art is taken twice for 6 credits: once in 2D topics and once in 3D topics.
Academic Plan
VSARTED-MA
Total Credits
43
Academic and Professional Milestones Prior to Semester 1
- Students must comply and complete the fingerprinting process prior to enrolling in courses. For further information, visit the Fingerprinting page.
Semester 1
Total Credits
12
Courses
- SEDF 70300 – Social Foundations of Adolescent Education, 3 credits
- CEDF 71300 – Child and Adolescent Development, 3 credits
- Also offered in Summer
- SEDC 71000 – Building the Foundations of Literacy in Adolescent Education, 3 credits
- Also offered in Summer
- ARTH 73400 – Theory and Criticism of Art, 3 credits
- Registration permission required
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Semester 2
Total Credits
12
Total Semester Clinical Hours
50
Courses
- ARTED 71000 – Methods for Childhood Art Education – Grades PreK-6 (KC), 3 credits
- Registration permission required
- Offered Spring Only
- EDUC 70800 – Clinical Experiences 1 (PK-12)(KC), 0 credits
- 50 hours of clinical experiences
- EDUC 71500 – Supporting Multilingual Learners Across The Curriculum, 3 credits
- SEDF 72000 – Educational Psychology: Learning and Motivation, 3 credits
- ARTCR 75100 – Special Topics in Studio Art (2D ), 3 credits
- Offered Spring Only – 2D topics
- Registration permission required
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
Summer Semester
Total Credits
3
Courses
- EDUC 72000 – DASA, Health & Safety in Birth through 21, 0 credits
- ARTH 62100 – Modern Art I, 3 credits
- Offered Summer Only
- Registration permission required
Semester 3
Total Credits
12
Total Semester Clinical Hours
50
Courses
- ARTED 71100 – Methods of Teaching the Visual Arts Grades 7-12 (KC), 3 credits
- Registration permission required
- Offered Fall Only
- EDUC 70900 – Clinical Experiences 2 (PK-12)(KC), 0 credits
- Number of Clinical hours: 50
- SPED 70800 – Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, 3 credits
- ARTH 78000 – Special Topics in Art, 3 credits
- ARTCR 75100 – Special Topics in Studio Art (3D ), 3 credits
- Offered Fall Only – 3D topics
- Registration permission required
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
- Students must take and pass Content Specialty Test (CST) – Visual Art before applying for Student Teaching.
- Students must take and pass Educating All Students (EAS) Exam before applying for Student Teaching.
- Students must satisfy any outstanding Admission Conditions, if applicable.
- Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation page for full policies and procedures.
Semester 4
Total Credits
4
Total Semester Clinical Hours
60 days
Courses
- ARTED 71200 – Student Teaching in the Visual Arts Grades PreK-12 (KC), 4 cr
- Student teachers are in assigned school five days per week for 60 days
Academic and Professional Milestones
- Students will develop a professional teaching portfolio that is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program. Students will work with their instructors throughout their course of study on the portfolio. Students will arrange for a presentation and final review of their work during the last semester of the program.
- Students apply for certification after degree has been conferred. You will receive an email once Hunter’s recommendation has been entered on your TEACH Account with the steps to apply. Refer to the Certification and Licensure page for more information.