Art and Archaeology Major with Art Education Concentration (pre K-12), B.A.
Art and Archaeology majors may also wish to obtain certification to teach in grades preK-12. To earn eligibility for a teaching certificate in Maryland, all program requirements for the major, concentration, and secondary education program must be met. See Education, Secondary Education Certification for more information.
The art education concentration develops broad-based knowledge and skills in the studio arts, including design, drawing, painting, photography, ceramics and printmaking, as well as in digital media and art history. Required courses in photography and digital arts will introduce students to the uses of technology in the arts. Courses in art history provide students with a solid grounding in the history and cultural contexts of the visual arts. An internship (i.e., a student teaching semester) will culminate teacher preparation.
Requirements for the Major
Foundation courses
Second level courses
Upper-level requirements
| ART 306 | Writing for Art and Archaeology | 3.0 |
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| ARTS 304 | Ceramics:Sculpture/Handbuilding | 3.0 |
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| ARTS 311 | Photography II | 3.0 |
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| ARTS 314 | Relief Printmaking II | 3.0 |
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| ARTS 315 | Monotype Printmaking II | 3.0 |
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| ARCA 322 | Photojournalism | 3.0 |
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| ARTS 343 | Intermediate Wheel | 3.0 |
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| ARTS 338 | Painting II | 3.0 |
| | One additional 300-level or above art history course (ART) | 3.0 |
| | One additional 300 level studio course in any medium (ARTS) | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15.0 |
Total Credit Hours: 46.0
In addition, students must meet the requirements specified under Education, Secondary Education Certification.