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Art and Design at Missouri State

Art Education

  • Girl painting
  • Students painting still life
  • Fun painting a live cockatoo
  • Student drawing in oil pastels
  • Round tree art students
  • Painting a still life
  • Painting a still life
  • Professor Judith Fowler lectures
  • Ben Divine drawing "Snow Goose"
  • Student teaching at Round Tree Elementary

Throughout the Art Education teacher-training program, students learn how to understand, motivate and engage K-12 learners in the study and appreciation of visual art. All of the courses offered in the program require at least nine classroom observations, helping lay the groundwork for an in-depth study of classroom management and innovative teaching strategies. Thematic lessons and unit plans that integrate with other subjects are written in each course. All teaching presentations are videotaped and discussed in a group setting, and the final course prior to student teaching is a practicum in art education, where students spend four weeks in community schools working with an art teacher at every level.

Degree options

Advisement Resources

Careers and outcomes

Possible Careers for Bachelor level graduates:

Teacher

 

Possible careers for Masters level graduates:

Professor

Contact

Judith A. Fowler

Judith A. Fowler

Professor

JudithFowler@MissouriState.edu
Phone: 417-836-6084
Office: Brick City (305 W Mill St) 114

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Other Art Education Faculty

Requirements

To begin course work in the field of art education, you initially need to be admitted to Missouri State. Before completing 75 credit hours, you must also be admitted to a degree program.

Admission requirements

The art education program is offered in partnership with the College of Education. You must meet certain admission and certification requirements to continue in the program.

  1. Requirements for Eligibility to Enroll in Professional Education Courses: Before a student can enroll in the introductory methods courses (ELE 302, SEC 302, SPE 310, MUS 200, or KIN 200), the student must have:
    1. A valid ACT score on file if required by the University for admission purposes and/or Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or above. Note: A 2.75 or above combined GPA is required for Elementary Education majors. 
    2. Completed EDC 150 or met equivalent competencies with a grade of “C” or better. Note: For Agriculture Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Music Education, and Physical Education majors, competency is covered in major requirements.
    3. Family Care Safety Registry report on file prior to any clinical experience placement (fee required). Contact College of Education Student Services Office, 200 Hill Hall. A small fee is charged for this report.

      Note: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will require a FBI background check prior to issuing a certificate.

  1. Requirements for Admission to and Continuance in the Teacher Education Program: Students who plan to complete teacher certification requirements must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Application is automatically made when enrolling in SEC 302, ELE 302, SPE 310, MUS 200, or KIN 200. Admission to the Program is required before students are allowed to begin additional courses in the professional education component (with the exception of EDT 365 which may be taken concurrently with ELE 302, SPE 310, or SEC 302).

    The criteria used to determine admission or rejection to the Teacher Education Program are outlined below. In addition to having completed at least 45 semester hours (secondary and middle school majors) or 30 semester hours (early childhood, elementary, and special education majors) of university course work, the student must have:

    1. A combined (both Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.50 or above. Note: A 2.75 or above combined GPA is required for Elementary Education majors.  
    2. A combined 2.50 major GPA (Missouri State and transfer) for subject specific 9-12 and K-12 programs. Note: A 2.75 major GPA (Missouri State and transfer) is required for Elementary Education majors and for Social Science (History) majors. 
    3. Passed all sections of the Missouri State Board of Education entry examination (CBASE) with a score of 265 or higher on each section and attained a minimum grade of “C” in COM 115. A student who fails to meet this criterion and who wishes to appeal may do so in writing. Such appeals shall be filed with the chairperson of the Professional Education Exceptions Committee.
    4. Completed SEC 302, ELE 302, SPE 310, MUS 200, or KIN 200 with a grade of “C” or higher.
    5. Passed portfolio first checkpoint (except for Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education majors)
    6. A Family Care Safety Registry report on file

Art and Design (Comprehensive)

Bachelor of Science in Education
(Certifiable grades K-12)
Admission Requirements

In addition to completing Foundations courses (ART 100, 101, 115, 215) students must have a combined GPA (Missouri State and transfer combined) of at least 2.50, GPA in Art and Design of 2.50, "C" or higher in ART 360. Application for admission to the degree program may be made after completion of thirty hours and must be made before sixty hours have been completed or student records will be encumbered. In addition to completing the specific Art and Design requirements, students must also fulfill all the admission requirements as listed under the Teacher Education Program section of this catalog.

Program Requirements
  1. General Education Requirements - see General Education Program and Requirements section of catalog
    Specific General Education Requirement: ART 271(3) or 274(3)
  2. Major Requirements (60 hours)
    1. Foundations Courses (12 hours): ART 100(3), 101(3), 115(3), 215(3)
    2. Art History (9 hours): ART 271(3) or 272(3); ART 273(3) or 274(3); and ART 480(3) or 484(3)
    3. Studio Art (27 hours):
      1. ART 212(3), 225(3), 235(3), 242(3) or 243(3), 253(3), 255(3)
      2. 3 courses from: ART 210(3), 312(3), 315(3), 322(3), 323(3), 325(3), 335(3), 342(3), DES 300(3), PHI 320(3); or two courses plus ART 354(3) or 355(3) or 356(3)
    4. Art Education (12 hours): ART 360(3), 366(3), 460(3), 466(3)
  3. Professional Education Courses
    1. ART 401(3), 490(5-6), 491(5-6)
    2. Professional Education Required Core and Competencies - see Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Program and Secondary Education Requirements section of catalog
  4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements - see General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section of catalog
  5. This program also requires compliance with the Teacher Education Program requirements for eligibility to enroll in Professional Education courses; admission to and continuance in the Teacher Education Program; approval for supervised teaching; and recommendation for certification; as well as the requirements for Secondary Education. Refer to the Teacher Education Program section of the catalog for requirements.
  6. In order to meet Missouri state teacher certification requirements, candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree are required to meet the following grade point average requirements: at least a 2.50 GPA on all course work attempted at all colleges attended; at least a 2.50 GPA in the certificate subject area (major field of study) which includes all courses listed under B; at least a 2.50 GPA in any additional certificate subject area; at least a 2.50 GPA in the professional education courses; and no grade lower than a "C" in all professional education courses. All GPA requirements include both Missouri State and transfer grades.

The admission process

To gain full admittance into the art education program, follow the steps below:

  1. Declare or change your major to art education by visiting the Academic Advisement Center, University Hall 109
  2. Meet with your assigned advisor to discuss admission requirements and to develop a plan of study
  3. Complete the admission requirements listed above, including the C-BASE exam
  4. Enroll in SEC 302 to automatically apply for your program

When you declare your major, you will be listed as a pre-major until you satisfy all admission requirements.

Application review

Note: A student’s application for admission to the Program is considered by the Professional Education Committee when the requirements listed above are complete. A student’s qualifications for continuance in the Teacher Education Program is subject to review and change by the Professional Education Committee at any time while the student is enrolled. Students should check with their advisor or department head for any additional program specific requirements.

Master of Science in Education - Secondary Education: Art Area of Emphasis

Contact Judith Fowler to see program requirements for the M.S.Ed., Secondary Education, under Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs.

Prerequisites and Admission Requirements 

Admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited art program, with a major equivalent to certification by a state agency to teach Art (K-12); a minimum of 9 hours in art history with significant exposure to non-western art; a course in modern or contemporary art history; and approval of departmental entrance committee.

Program Requirements in Art 

A minimum of 15 hours of course work in art is required.  With permission of their advisor, students may apply 1-6 additional hours of art electives (21 total) to the 32-hour degree minimum.

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
ART 700    Historical Perspectives in Art Education   3 hrs
ART 760 Contemporary Issues and Current Trends in Art Education 3 hrs
  Art Electives 9 hrs
  Optional course work (generally in Art)
chosen in consultation with the advisor		 0-6 hrs
  Total 15-21 hrs

Students may choose a concentration in art education, art history, or art studio.  A minimum of 6 hours is required in art education, and students may select additional course work in art education, art history, or art studio to total 15 hours.  In the studio area, students may choose from a series of workshops dealing with various studio areas, independent study in one studio area, or a combination of the two.  Portfolio review of work in the chosen studio area will be required.

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