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Apr 18, 2024
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Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 [Archived Catalog]
Art Education (B.A.)
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 Return to: Part 4: Program Descriptions
Program: B.A. (All-Grade Education Program)
Department of Visual Arts/Fine Arts Program
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Visual Arts Building 117 ~ 260-481-6705 ~ www.ipfw.edu/vpa/
This degree area enables you to teach elementary, middle school/junior high or high school. A 2.5 GPA in the content field and overall are required. This program is designed to give you a solid foundation in the arts as you come to understand the role of artist/educator. The program consists of three components.
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Credits |
| I. General Education |
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39 |
| II. Content Field |
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51 |
| III. Professional Education |
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38 |
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128 |
If you already hold a degree in the fine arts, it is possible to obtain certification to teach through the addition of the appropriate education courses providing you meet general university requirements. See your advisor.
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IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 39
Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations Credits: 12
One of the following:
(grade of C or higher) Area II—Natural and Physical Sciences Credits: 6
One of the following: Credits: 3
- astronomy, chemistry, geology, physics, bioanthropology
Area III—The Individual, Culture, and Society Credits: 6
One of the following Credits: 3
One of the following cultural diversity classes Credits: 3
Area IV—Humanistic Thought Credits: 9
See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses
- H111 may be double-counted as third course in this area.
Area V—Creative and Artistic Expression Credits: 3
See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses (No VCD or FINA courses) Area VI—Inquiry and Analysis Credits: 3
See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses School of Visual and Performing Arts Requirements
Foundation Courses Credits: 12
2D Studio Elective Credits: 12
Choose three courses from: Credits: 9
3D Studio Elective Credits: 6
Choose two courses from the following: Studio Area of Concentration (300–400 level FINA or VCD) Credits: 15
Professional Education Credits: 38
Portfolio Checkpoint
- PPST (Pre-Professional Skills Test)
Block 1: Teacher Education Credits: 9
Block 2: Professional Education Credits: 12
- Complete a limited criminal history check
Student Teaching Credits: 13
Final Portfolio Checkpoint
Take state subject area exam and meet requirement levels. Courses that must be taken in prescribed blocks. Semester III
- EDUC M501 - Lab/field Experience
Admission to Teacher Education Program:
1) 2.5 GPA overall; 2.5 GPA in major
2) Submission of art portfolio for admission to art education
After the first two years have been completed 3) Completion of/or enrollment in prerequisites
B or higher required in these education classes 4) Minimum of C or higher in one of the following
5) Meet current PPST Test Qualification Scores
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