ARE 260 Art, Education, and Social Practice 3

This course is concerned with art's role(s) in community and explores the intersections between three major themes: contemporary art, educational theory and practice, and social and community engagement.

ARE 361 Foundations of Art Education 3

Art media and curriculum foundation for Art Education K-12. Field placement practicum in schools or other appropriate settings.

Prerequisites: ARE 260.

ARE 363 Art Curriculum and Teaching Methods in the Elementary School 3

Aims, philosophy, and curricula of art education in the elementary school; selection, preparation, and use of teaching materials.

Prerequisites: ARE 260. Art Education major.

ARE 364 Practicum Service-Learning 3

Students participate in art education service learning project(s) in school or community based setting(s) under faculty supervision.

Prerequisites: Art Education major or permission of instructor.

ARE 365 Art Curriculum and Teaching Methods in the Secondary School 3

Aims, philosophy, and curricula of art education in the secondary school; selection, preparation, and use of teaching materials.

Prerequisites: ARE 260. Art Education major.

ARE 367 Child Art and Teaching 3

An introduction to the theoretical and philosophical foundations for Art Education (birth to middle school), including hands-on experience with school art media.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

Notes: Not open to Art Education majors.

ARE 368 Research in Contemporary Issues in Art Education 3

Critical inquiry and analysis of topics and issues in contemporary art education and discussion of trends and educational policy fundamental to a foundation for research, theory development, and leadership.

Prerequisites: ARE 260. Art Education major.

ARE 369 Internship: Leadership in Art Education 1-3

Internship with emphasis on meeting children's needs, while developing self, civic literacy, and leadership skills.

Prerequisites: B.F.A. ART major with Art Education concentration. permission of faculty coordinator based on internship proposal;

Notes: Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP).

ARE 465 Student Teaching 12

Supervised student teaching at the elementary or the secondary school level.

Prerequisites: ARE 361, ARE 363, ARE 365, and ARE 368.

Notes: For Art Education majors only. Permission of Art Education Program Coordinator required.

ARE 468 Teaching Practice and Curriculum in Art 3

Curriculum development for K–12 art teaching, professional theory, development, standards and guides for effective teaching, and observations of student's classroom practice.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Standard Professional I licensure program for Art K–12 and/or permission of the instructor.

Notes: Enrollment restricted to Standard Professional I teaching licensure students.