The program is designed to be completed in four semesters/15 months (Summer I, Fall I, Spring I, Summer II) and must be completed within 27 months (2 years and 3 months). Candidates must complete 9 courses totaling 30 credit hours and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Entering With Art Certification
1st Year |
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Summer I (9 credits earned during 6 weeks in July and August) |
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| Curriculum Development in Art Education | 3.0 |
| Contemporary Issues in Art Education | 3.0 |
| Studio Intensives: Independent Study in the Studio | 3.0 |
Fall I (6 credits earned during 3 weekend intensives) |
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| Technology for Art Education | 1.5 |
| Interactive Adaptation in Art Education | 1.5 |
| Research Methodology | 3.0 |
Spring I (6 credits earned during 3 weekend intensives and independent study and research over 14 weeks) |
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| Assessment Strategies | 3.0 |
| Independent Field Research for Thesis | 3.0 |
| TOTAL | 21.0 |
2nd Year |
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Summer II (9 credits earned during 6 weeks in July and August) |
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| Legal Perspectives in Special Education | 3.0 |
| Visual Culture and Contemporary Aesthetics | 3.0 |
| Thesis | 3.0 |
| TOTAL FOR DEGREE: | 30.0 |
Entering Without Art Certification
1st Year |
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Fall I |
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| Art Methods I | 3.0 |
| Emerging Patterns | 3.0 |
| Engaging Community | 3.0 |
| ELL | 3.0 |
Spring I |
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| Art Methods II | 3.0 |
| Impact of Behavioral Science | 3.0 |
| Special Populations | 3.0 |
| Lab Practicum | 1.5 |
Summmer I |
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| Curriculum Development | 3.0 |
| Studio Intensive | 3.0 |
| Contemporary Issues in Art Education | 3.0 |
| TOTAL | 31.5 |
2nd Year |
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Fall II |
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| Technology for Learning | 1.5 |
| Research Methodology | 3.0 |
| Student Teaching | 9.0 |
| Interactive Adaptations for Special Populations | 1.5 |
Spring II |
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| Assessment Strategies | 3.0 |
| Research for Thesis | 3.0 |
Summmer II |
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| Legal Perspectives in Special Education | 3.0 |
| Visual Culture and Contemporary Aesthetics | 3.0 |
| Thesis | 3.0 |
| TOTAL | 30.0 |
| TOTAL FOR DEGREE: |
61.5 |