Bachelor Degree in All-Level Teacher Certification (Age 3 through Grade 12) Art at Abilene Christian University |
Abilene Christian University
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Abilene Christian University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs) with 4,675 students in Abilene, TX.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Masters degree, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. |
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor degree
All-Level Teacher Certification (Age 3 through Grade 12)
Art
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UNIVERSITY CORE
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus....................................................................3
BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation.....................................................................................3
BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament................................................................3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture............................................................................3
Advanced Bible...................................................................................................3
English
ENGL 111 Composition and Rhetoric.....................................................................3
Literature – choose one: ENGL221, ENGL 231, ENGL262.........................................................3
Speech
COMS111 Fundamentals of Communication..........................................................3
History
HIST221 American History I................................................................................3
Science
Courses in two fields:biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physics, NUTR120..............................................................6
Mathematics
MATH120, MATH123, MATW 120/020 or higher(except MATH147).........................3
Exercise Science
EXSC 100 + 3 activities.......................................................................................4
University Seminar
UNIV 100...........................................................................................................1
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CORE......................................................................................41
BA DEGREE CORE (ALL-LEVEL TEACHER CERTIFICATION)
English
ENGL112 Composition and Literature...................................................................3
Literature: ENGL 222, 232, 263*...........................................................................3
Social Sciences/Humanities
HIST222 American History II...............................................................................3
POLS 226 States and Federal System....................................................................3
SOCI442 Cultural Diversity.................................................................................3
Foreign Language
FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, FLSP 221, 222...........................................................................6
Fine Arts
ART101 Introduction to Art...................................................................................3
TOTAL BA (ALL-LEVEL)CORE................................................................................24
*The student must continue the sequence chosen for the University Core.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL-LEVEL TEACHING FIELD
Art
ART 105 Two-Dimensional Design.........................................................................3
ART 106 Three-Dimensional Design.....................................................................3
ART 111 Basic Drawing........................................................................................3
ART 112 Figure Drawing I....................................................................................3
ART 315 Printmaking...........................................................................................3
ART 331 Sculpture..............................................................................................3
ART 341 Painting I..............................................................................................3
ART 361 Ceramics I............................................................................................3
ART 371 Jewelry/Metals I.....................................................................................3
ART 487 Art for Elementary Teachers...................................................................3
ART 488 Art Education: Secondary.......................................................................3
ART selection......................................................................................................3
TOTAL....................................................................................................................36
SUPPLEMENT FOR MAJOR
Requirements
ART 221 Art History: Survey I..............................................................................3
ART 222 Art History: Survey II.............................................................................3
ART 323 Art History: 20th Century........................................................................3
READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas.....................................................3
SPED 371 Teaching Students with Special Needs....................................................3
TOTAL....................................................................................................................15
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
EDUC 211 Educational Foundation and Multicultural Perspectives.............................3
EDUC 221 Educational Psychology........................................................................3
EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and Media..........................................................3
EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods....................................................3
Choose 6 hours from:
EDUC 490 Student Teaching: Elementary..............................................................3
EDUC 491 Student Teaching: Middle School...........................................................3
EDUC 492 Student Teaching: High School..............................................................3
TOTAL....................................................................................................................18
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
Before taking more than 6 hours of any combination of EDUC classes, a student must first be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a students must:
1. Complete and submit an application for admission into the Teacher Education Program;
2. Be enrolled in or have completed the first 45 semester hours of credit;
3. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 (2.7 or higher in the content field);
4. Complete 6 hours of University Core English with no grade lower than a “C”;
5. Pass all three sections of the Texas Higher Education assessment (THEA) test, with a score on the reading section of 260 or higher, a score on the math section of 230 or higher and a score on the writing section of 220 or higher;
6. Be enrolled in or successfully complete (“C” or better) EDUC 211 Educational Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives (If admitted before completion of EDUC 211, admission will be contingent upon completing the course with a “C” or better. In the event that the student does not complete this course successfully, admission to the program will be suspended until this requirement is fulfilled.);
7. Receive approval from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. An interview with the committee may be required.
Any exemptions or modifications to the above requirements due to special circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee. In addition, admission to teacher education is not the final step in the process. In order to remain in the program, the prospective teacher must continue to meet the GPA requirement (2.7). Approval to take Education Block classes (411/412 and 431/432) and to enroll in student teaching must be obtained from the Teacher Education Admissions and Review Committee before enrolling in those classes.
ELECTIVES
6 hours, 3 of which may be from deficiency or art selection. Minimum............................................................................................................6
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA for graduation................................................................................2.70
Minimum advanced hours....................................................................................33
Minimum total hours............................................................................................134
Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.
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