Unleash your creativity and enhance your teaching prowess through our immersive courses designed to prepare you to be an effective art teacher in the K-12 learning environment. From innovative teaching techniques to exploring diverse artistic mediums, our expert instructors will equip you with the tools to inspire and engage your students like never before. Embrace the opportunity to connect with like-mind individuals, share ideas, and foster a vibrant community of art-loving teachers. Elevate your teaching to new heights by enrolling in our specialized art education program with the aim of making your classroom a haven of artistic expression and growth for students.
Art Education Major Course Requirements*
Required Courses - 57 semester hours
- 3 ART 111 Drawing I (gen ed)
- 3 ART 112 Drawing II
- 3 ART 121 Design I 2D
- 3 ART 122 Design II Color
- 3 ART 123 Three-Dimensional Design
- 3 ART 172 Design Concepts in Crafts Media
- 3 ART 211 Drawing III - Figurative
- 1 ART 222 Exploring Themes
- 3 ART 265 Basic Photography
- 3 ART 292 Topics (also 492)
- 1 ART 333 Ideation and Identity
- 3 ART 375 Art & Technology
- 1 ART 444 Studio Practice
- 3 ART 480 Printmaking Techniques
- 3 ART/ARTH 300/400 level elective
- 3 ARTH 211 History of World Art I
- 3 ARTH 212 History of World Art II
- 3 ARTH 456 Recent Developments in Visual Arts
- 3 Take one from the following:
- ART 350 Ceramics Techniques
- ART 353 Ceramics Surface
- ART 354 Functional Ceramics
- 3 ART 338 Encaustic Painting OR ART 430 Watercolor
- 3 ART 231 Painting I OR ART 330 Painting Techniques
Pre-Professional Teaching - 15 semester hour
- 1 EDFN 295 Practicum: Pre-Admission Teaching
- 2 EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education
- 3 EPSY 302 Educational Psychology
- 3 EPSY 428 Child & Adolescent Development
- 3 PSYC 101 General Psychology (gen ed)
- 3 SPED 100 Intro to Persons with Exceptionalities
Professional K-12 Teaching - 30 semester hours
- 3 ARTE 414 K-12 Art methods
- 3 EDFN 365 Computer-Based Technology & Learning
- 1 EDFN 375 Methods of Technology Integration
- 3 EDFN 475 Human Relations
- 3 INED 411 South Dakota Indian Studies
- 3 SEED 408 Diverse 5-12 Classroom
- 1 SEED 440 Classroom Management (or EDFN 440)
- 3 SEED 450 7-12 Reading and Content Literacy
- 1 SEED 495 Practicum: Pre-Student Teaching
- 9 ED 488 K-12 Student Teaching
Gen Ed Requirements - 30 semester hours
- 3 ENGL 101 Composition I
- 3 ENGL 201 Composition II
- 3 MATH Gen Ed - Mathematics
- 3 SPCM Speech 101, 215, or 222
- 6 Gen Ed - Social Science
- 6 Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities
- 6-8 Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab
A minor is NOT required with this major, but electives are required to total 128 hours. Students are encouraged to pursue a minor, but a content Praxis exam must be passed in both the major & minor areas of study in order to earn a teaching certificate.
*Course requirements may vary by academic year. To view the requirements for your academic year, please visit Registration & Records for status sheets.
Status Sheets
Art Minor Course Requirements*
Required Core - 18 semester hours
- 3 ART 111 Drawing I
- 3 ART 121 Design I 2D
- 3 ART 123 Three Dimensional Design
OR
3 ART 340 Sculpture Techniques
- 3 ART 430 Watercolor
OR
3 ART 330 Painting Techniques
- 3 ARTE 414 K-12 Art Methods
- 3 ESPY 428 Child & Adolescent Development
A content Praxis exam must be passed in both the major & minor areas of study in order to earn a teaching certificate.
*Course requirements may vary by academic year. To view the requirements for your academic year, please visit Registration & Records for status sheets.
Status Sheets
