Art Education (PK–12, B.S.)

BS-AH AED

Art Education Department

Bachelor of Science (HEGIS 0831)

Upton Hall 315, (716) 878-4106

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accredited

Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

The Art Education program prepares students for initial certification to teach pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (PK-12) art in New York State schools. The program develops art education professionals who are knowledgeable about the subject of art; who think systematically about the act of teaching; who are committed to teaching students about art in meaningful and critical ways; who consider teaching to be a dynamic and continuing process of development and growth; who recognize and respect individual differences in their students and adapt their teaching strategies to fit individual student needs; who are sensitive to issues related to diversity in class, ethnicity, and gender in contemporary society; who are active in the professional, cultural, and art communities; who understand and are prepared to utilize current technology and media in the public school art programs; who understand and promote the value of art in contemporary cultures; and who are prepared to address the unique learning needs of pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students in an urban environment.

Requirements of Major: Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this the catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

For students to enroll and remain in the art education program, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major, which includes all Art Education, Fine Art, and Design coursework. A portfolio review is required for admission to the department. Students are expected to assume the costs of materials they use in art education courses, and there may be an additional instructional charge for materials used in classes. Students are expected to work a minimum of two additional hours each week outside of class for each credit granted for that class. Students are responsible for any additional certification requirements established by the New York State Education Department, Teacher Certification Division, including the NYS Teacher Certification Examinations and mandated seminars.

Student Teaching: Eligibility for student teaching is determined by the Art Education Department; placement is arranged by the art education coordinator of student teaching. Student teaching experiences are provided in cooperating elementary, middle, and secondary schools. In some cases, students may be required to reside in the community where their student teaching assignments take place; transportation to/from the student teaching assignment is the student’s responsibility. Students enrolled in the student teaching semester devote full time to their practicum assignment.

Prior written approval must be obtained from the chair of the Art Education Department for a student to enroll for any other college credit work during a student teaching assignment except for AED 400. All students anticipating a student teaching assignment must show proof of having a test for tuberculosis within three months of the assignment. Results of the test must be filed at the health center.

Transfer Students: Students transferring to the art education major as juniors, and who wish to complete their programs in four semesters, should plan their schedules of coursework in art education with great care, and with an academic adviser. It is important to note that AED 300, AED 301, and AED 302 are intended as a sequence and may not be taken concurrently except for students in post-baccalaureate certification-only programs.

Art teacher certification is a function of the Office of Teaching Initiatives, NYS Education Department, Albany. For information contact the Buffalo State Teacher Certification Office.

Post-baccalaureate (Certification-Only) Program (see below): This program is for students who have already earned a B.S./B.A./B.F.A. degree in a studio area and are interested in earning art teacher certification.

Intellectual Foundations Requirements	33-39 cr
Total Required Credit Hours in Art Education	36 cr

AED 200	Fundamentals of Art Inquiry
AED 300	Foundations in Art Education
AED 301	Theoretical Constructs in Art Education
AED 302	Functions and Practice in Art Education
AED 315	Arts in Living
AED 398	Art, Society and New Media for Art Educators
AED 400	Student Teaching Seminar
ATS 325	Arts and Special Needs


AED 303	Elementary Student Teaching in Art (6)
AED 304	Secondary Student Teaching in Art (6)
Total Required Credit Hours in Fine Arts and Design		36 cr

FAR 101	Drawing I
FAR 102	Drawing II
FAR 104	Themes and Issues in Contemporary Arts
FAR 250	Art History I
FAR 251	Art History II

DES 101	Introductory Design 2D I
DES 103	Introductory Design 3D I

All College Electives	9-15 cr
Total Required Credit Hours	120 cr

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Art Education (PK–12, B.S.)

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