ARED 3000. Issues and Trends in Contemporary Art Education. 3 Hours.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2999 and a minimum GPA of 2.75. The study of curricular frameworks, course content, and pedagogical strategies associated with best practices in the field of Art Education.
ARED 3010. Elementary Art Methods. 3 Hours.
Prerequisites: ARED 3000 and a minimum GPA of 2.75. Instructional methods; curricular and programmatic structures; assessment strategies; and the appropriate and safe use of tools, media, materials, and equipment in elementary art education programs.
ARED 3012. Secondary Art Methods. 3 Hours.
Prerequisites: ARED 3010. Instructional methods; curricular and programmatic structures; assessment strategies; and the appropriate and safe use of tools, media, materials, and equipment in middle and high school art education program.
ARED 4070. Seminar in Art Education (P-12). 2 Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other academic course work. Must be taken in conjunction with ARED 4090. Graded “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.” Emphasis on professional expectations, instructional and curricular issues, and problems found in the school environment.
ARED 4080. Internship in Art Education. 6 Hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head. Graded “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.” A supervised teaching experience for degreed students seeking certification. Must be taken for two consecutive semesters, for a total of 12 semester credit hours.
ARED 4090. Student Teaching in Art Education. 10 Hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of the professional education sequence. Graded “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.” The culminating professional experience scheduled during the final semester of University enrollment. The student is provided with a supervised teaching experience in any one of three settings, elementary school, middle school, or senior high school.
