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. 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

ARTS 101Design

4.0

ARTS 123Drawing I

3.0

ART 201Meaning & Method in Art

3.0

ARTS 224Drawing II

3.0

ART 220Global Art and Architecture I

3.0

ART 221Global Art and Architecture II

3.0

Total Credit Hours:19.0

Second level courses

ARTS 203Ceramics Handbuilding

3.0

or

ARTS 243Ceramic Wheel

3.0

 

ARTS 211Digital Photography

3.0

or

ARTS 214Darkroom Photography

3.0

 

ARTS 234Relief Printmaking I

3.0

or

ARTS 235Monotype Printmaking I

3.0

 

ARTS 237Painting I

3.0

Total Credit Hours:12.0

Upper-level requirements

ART 306Writing for Art and Archaeology

3.0

 

ARTS 304Ceramics:Sculpture/Handbuilding

3.0

or

ARTS 311Photography II

3.0

or

ARTS 314Relief Printmaking II

3.0

or

ARTS 315Monotype Printmaking II

3.0

or

ARCA 322Photojournalism

3.0

or

ARTS 343Intermediate Wheel

3.0

 

ARTS 338Painting 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.