The Art Major’s curriculum is designed with options to choose a concentration in one of the following areas: Photography, Studio Arts, or Visual Arts. Each track prepares you for professional practice and/or advanced study.
- A minimum 66–76 credits are required for Art Majors, depending on your chosen emphasis, including 23–37 upper-division credits.
- You will choose one of these emphases: Photography, Studio Art or Visual Art
Elementary teacher certification
If you plan to obtain elementary Residency Teacher Certification and are interested in teaching art, you must choose the Integrated Studies major with a concentration in art.
- This concentration includes an Arts core, along with courses in mathematics, physical education, and the natural sciences.
- The faculty advisor for the Arts concentration, Dr. Andrew Ryder (aryder@shyayazuche.com).
Secondary teacher certification
If you plan to obtain secondary Residency Teacher Certification with endorsement in art, you should pursue a BA in Art, and you must also complete Requirements for Secondary Certification through the School of Education.
If you plan to become a teacher, visit the School of Education for complete information.
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Course planning: Suggested course sequences