Art Education Composite Major
BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)
Art Education majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education
(call 801-626-6269) and K. Stevenson in the Visual Arts Department (call
801-626-7273).
- » Program Prerequisite: Not required.
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- » Minor: Required.
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- » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses
required for all majors and minors (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In
addition, Art Education majors must achieve an overall GPA of
3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program.
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- » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours
is required for graduation. Of this total, 48
credit hours in Visual Arts are required. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required
by the university for graduation (courses numbered 3000 and above from any
department).
Students who select the Art Education Composite Major must satisfy the
Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher
Education Department).
Advisement
All Art Education majors should interview with
the department chair/advisor early in their course of study. Call the Department of Visual Arts at
801-626-6455 and
K. Stevenson at 801-626-7273 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor
Referral List.)
Admission Requirements
All Art Education majors must first declare a Major (program of study) with the department secretary and must meet the
Teacher Education admission and licensure
requirements (see Teacher Education Department).
General Education
Refer to General Requirements
for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following Foundation courses will also fulfill general
education requirements in the creative arts category: ARTH CA1090 and ARTH CA1100.
Course Requirements for Art Education Composite BS or BA Degree
Studio Distribution (9 credit hours)
Select one of the following
- ART 2200 Introduction to
Printmaking (3)
- ART 2600 Painting I (3)
Select one of the following
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ART 2310 Introduction to Ceramic Art (3)
- ART 2700 Sculpture I (3)
Select one of the following
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ART 2250 Foundations of Photography: Black & White/Analog (3)
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ART 3430 Typography and Publication Design (3)
Required Courses (6 credit hours)
- ART 3515 Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers I (3)
- ART 3520 Art Methods and Resources for Secondary Teachers II (3)
Studio Electives (6 credit hours)
Select six credit hours of studio art coursework.
Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog