BS
Bachelor of Science in Art Education: Grades K-12
The Bachelor of Science in Art Education is a professional degree program designed to train artists to teach art/art history, aesthetics and criticism in a school or studio settings. The program emphasizes the blending of research and theory with rigorous studio experience, and considers the urban, multicultural nature of the university community, as well as more general national trends within the discipline.
The program involves extensive fieldwork with supervision and seminars. All students are encouraged to pursue specialized interests and needs. This degree program utilizes a competency-based and field-centered training model and leads to eligibility for Florida Teaching Certificate in grades K-12.
The program is in accordance with and follows the recommendations of both the National Visual Arts Standards and the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, and is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) .
Degree Program Hours: 120
Prerequisite info FIU Transfer and Transition Services :Transfer Guides
Degree requirements and courses: Undergraduate Art + Art History Course Catalog 2023-24
Academic Standards
To progress into upper-division BS in Art Education K-12 Major courses, students must complete the four lower division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or greater in two attempts or fewer.
These courses include:
- ART 1201C 2D Design
- ART 1203C 3D Design
- ART 2300C Beginning Drawing
- ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing
Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as BA in Art History or BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Common Prerequisite Courses and Equivalencies
| FIU Course(s) | Equivalent Course(s) |
|---|---|
| EDF 1005 | EDFX005 |
| ARH 2050 | ARHX0507 |
| ARH 2051 | ARHX0517 |
| ART 1201C | ARTX2011 |
| ART 1203C | ARTX202 or ARTX2032 |
| ART 2300C | ARTX300 |
| ART 2330C | ARTX301 or ARTX3303 or ARTX2054 or ARTX3105 or ARTX3056 |
- 2D
- Design II, 3D
- Figure drawing
- Color, color composition
- Intermediate drawing
- Observational
- All courses except ARHX050 and ARHX051 require a “C” or higher.
Courses which form part of the statewide articulation between the State University System and the Florida College System will fulfill the Lower Division Common Prerequisites. Please visit https://cpm.flvc.org for a current list of state-approved common prerequisites.
| Lower Division Requirements | 21 Credits |
|---|---|
| EDF 1005 Introduction to Education* | 3 |
| ARH 2050 Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ARH 2051 Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ART 1201C 2-D Design | 3 |
| ART 1203C 3-D Design | 3 |
| ART 2300C Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART 2330C Beginning Figure Drawing | 3 |
*Requires field experience of 15 clock hours outside of class time.
| Upper Division Requirements | 60 Credits |
|---|
| Subject Matter Specialization | 36 Credits |
|---|---|
| ARH 4470 Contemporary Art – GL | 3 |
| Art History Electives | 3 |
| ART 3310C Intermediate Drawing or ART 3314C Classical Drawing (Portfolio Review) or ART 3332C Intermediate Figure Drawing | 3 |
| ART 3402C Intermediate Printmaking or PGY 3410C Intermediate Photography | 3 |
| ART 3504C Intermediate Painting or ART 3560C Figure Painting (Portfolio Review) or ART 3569C Portrait Painting | 3 |
| ART 3710C Intermediate Sculpture or ART 3760C Intermediate Ceramics | 3 |
| Studio Electives | 12 |
| ART Studio Abroad or Advisor Approved Electives | 6 |
| Professional Education | 24 Credits |
|---|---|
| EDP 3004 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| RED 4325 Subject Area Reading | 3 |
| TSL 4324 ESOL Issues and Strategies for Content Teachers – GL | 3 |
| ARE 4316 Special Teaching Lab Art K-5 | 3 |
| ARE 4341 Special Teaching Lab Art 6-12 | 3 |
| ARE 4940 Student Teaching | 9 |
FIU is committed to excellence in student success, research and teaching, regardless of the challenges.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Art + Art History
Department of Art + Art History
Florida International University
VH 216, Modesto A. Maidique Campus – Miami, Florida 33199
Tel: (305)-348-2897
Christopher Rodriguez Barake
Sr. Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-6648 Email: crodri@fiu.edu
Maida Purdy
Academic Advisor III
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-7500 Email: mapurd@fiu.edu
Lauren Gentile
Academic Advisor II
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-7500 Email: lgentile@fiu.edu
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