Academics: Art Education

Art education studio

Bachelor of arts with a major in art education

The bachelor of arts with a major in art education qualifies students for certification by the state of Michigan to teach art in elementary and secondary schools. This degree combines studio art, art history and art education.

Art Education K-12 Comprehensive Major
(No minor required)
Art 153
Art studio 250
Art studio 255 or 256
Art studio 257 or 258
Art studio 251
Five studio art electives including two intermediate courses and one advanced course.
Art education 315, 316 and 359
Art history 101 and 102
Art history 238, 239 or 240
Art history 241, 243 or 245
Art education 399

Prior to the teaching internship, students must have the approval of the department. Criteria for approval are found in the Teacher Education Program Guidebook, available in the education department.

Students must have earned a grade of C (2.0) or better in Art 153 before applying for admission to the studio art and art education programs.

Consult the art education advisor for more information.

Fine Arts Elementary Group Major

Courses

Honors Program

For complete information on the Honor's Program, please visit the Honor's Program website. Refer to the quick info below to see the specific requirements for studio art majors. The department's Honor's Program advisor is Professor Henry Luttikhuizen.

Studio Art Honors:
•minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a total of six honors courses (18 hours minimum) overall;
•at least three honors courses outside the department of art and art history;
•at least three honors art courses, including at least two 300-level studio courses;
•a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major.

Art History Honors:
•minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a total of six honors courses (18 hours minimum) overall;
•at least three honors courses outside the department of art and art history;
•at least three honors art courses, including at least two upper-level art history courses;
•a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major.