Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Major in Art Education

Minimum required: 120 semester credit hours

Admission Requirements

All students pursuing teacher certification must apply for, and meet admittance requirements for the Educator Preparation Program through the Office of Educator Preparation.

General Requirements 

1. This program prepares graduates for certification to teach art in the State of Texas, Early Childhood – Grade 12.
2. The general education core curriculum courses are listed in the degree plan below along with the statewide component code number. See the General Education Core Curriculum section of this catalog for the Texas State requirements and options in the core curriculum, including Honors courses.
3. To satisfy graduation requirements for teacher certification, students must have an Overall GPA of  2.75 or better, as well as grades of “C” or better in all courses within the Major(s), Teaching Field(s), Certification area(s), and/or in the Education Minor.
4. In addition to the major requirements, students must also complete 15 hours of professional sequence courses through the College of Education.
5. All coursework must be completed prior to EDST 4380 and EDST 4381.
6. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires multiple background checks for progression through the Educator Preparation Program. Based on information recorded in your criminal history, you may be ineligible for issuance of a teaching certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program. If you have a criminal history, you may obtain a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation from TEA. For more information, go to:  https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/.

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Studio Art courses taken to complete the 2D and 3D Studio Art requirements will determine options for the Studio Art track. See Course Options in the Major section below.

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After completing 2D and 3D Studio Art classes, students will choose an area of Studio Art as a track and complete a total of 4 upper-level courses in that specific area. See Course Options in the Major section below.

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Only the Student Teaching courses EDST 4380 and EDST 4381 may be taken in the final semester; therefore, enrollment will be part-time.  Part time status may affect various forms of financial aid, scholarship awards and veteran's benefits. Contact Financial Aid for information well in advance and plan accordingly.