The Art Education program at Nazareth College of Rochester
strives to meet the National Art Education Association’s Standards for Art
Teacher Preparation by employing an artist-teacher model. First prepared as
artists, students are competent in creating artwork in both two and
three-dimensional art forms based a sound foundation in art history, criticism
and aesthetics. The Art Education program engages the student with knowledge
about teaching and learning through the presentation and practice of skills in
multiple pedagogical approaches. Our program blends theory with practice in
field-based courses that provide real-life experience in area schools. Nazareth
College prepares art
teachers who believe in a constructivist approach to teaching, creating
meaningful, conceptual art experiences for their students, critically
reflecting on their teaching practice and promoting the role visual art plays
in the educational process.
The Art Education Program is accredited by the Teacher
Education Accreditation Council.
Undergraduate Art Education majors must maintain a 2.7 overall GPA and a
3.0 average in studio art courses. Students’ GPAs are monitored each semester.
In addition to the Art Education Program courses, students
must complete the New York State Certification Examinations required for
certification:
- Liberal Arts & Sciences
(LAST)
- Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written (ATSW) (Because art certification is
Birth –12, students may take either the Elementary or the Secondary version
of the exam.)
- Content Area – Visual Arts (CST)
Transfer
Students must complete a minimum of five studio art courses at Nazareth College.
Undergraduate Students are accepted to the Art Education major at the time of acceptance to Nazareth College.
Studio Art majors may apply to the Art Education Program any time
after completion of the art core by using a Major Advisor Form which is
available in the Academic Advisement Center.
Upon completion of the BS degree program, Undergraduate Art
Education majors receive NYS Initial Certification, Art - Birth - 12.
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