The Teacher Education B.S. - Art Education program offers students the option of two tracks: Art Education - Education Track and Art Education - Lifelong Learning Track (non-certification). The Education Track is appropriate for students interested in opportunities for employment with formal, K-12 schools that require certification.
This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Teacher Education, Art Education Track (B.S.) program
Admission Requirements
- Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from a Florida College System or State University System institution.
- Complete EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession course with a minimum letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better.
- Meet the State Writing and Math Requirement.
- Meet the Foreign Language Admission Requirement.
- Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA
Degree Requirements
- Students should see an advisor prior to registering for classes
- The courses designated in (General Education), (Education Common Program Prerequisites), and (Core Requirements: Basic Level) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
- The Education Track is a state-approved, initial teacher preparation program designed in compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066. Degree requirements are subject to change based on state mandates.
This program prepares students for state-regulated professional licensure or certification. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Teacher Education, Art Education Track (B.S.) program.
Art Education K-12 - Certification Requirements (Degree and Coursework):
https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/certificate-subjects/administrative-rules/6a-4-0101.stml
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
- A grade of "C-"(1.75) or better is required.
Education Core Requirements
15 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- EDG 4410 - Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management (3) and TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3) are prerequisites to Internship I.
- Complete the following:
- EDG4410 - Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management (3)
- EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment (3)
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools (3)
- TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)
- RED4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (3)
Education Track Specialization Requirements
51 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- ARE 4453 is taken three (3) times. ARH 2050 - History of Western Art I (3) is required for the major and may be completed in the GEP. ARH 2051 - History of Western Art II (3), ART 2300C - Drawing Fundamentals I (3), ART 2201C - Design Fundamentals-Two Dimensional (3), GRA 2101C - Introduction to Computer Art (3) are prerequisites for Internship I.
- Complete the following:
- ARH2051 - History of Western Art II (3)
- ART2300C - Drawing Fundamentals I (3)
- ART2201C - Design Fundamentals-Two Dimensional (3)
- GRA2101C - Introduction to Computer Art (3)
- ART2203C - Design Fundamentals-Three Dimensional (3)
- ART2301C - Drawing Fundamentals II (3)
- ART2754C - Ceramics for Non-Majors (3)
- ART2500C - Beginning Painting (3)
- PGY2401C - Beginning Photography (3)
- ARE4356 - Teaching Art Appreciation & Criticism in the Classroom (3)
- ARE4351 - Teaching Art in the Elementary School (3)
- ARE4352 - Teaching Art in the Secondary School (3)
- ARE4250 - Art for Exceptionalities (3)
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: ARE 4453 - Studio Experiences in Art Education (3) Taken three times for a total of 9 credit hours
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Any 3000 or 4000 level ART, ARE, ARH, GRA, PGY (with advisor's approval) (3)
Internship I Block
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Prior to Internship I, the student must have completed EDG 4410 , TSL 4080 , Common Program Prerequisites, ARH 2050, ARH 2051, ART 2201C, ART 2300C , GRA 2101C (or approved equivalents), and at least 50% of all required specialization courses indicated with a letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better. However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the education core, specialization and overall for admission into Internship I. Passing score on the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is recommended before entry into Internship I. Passing score on the Professional Education Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is strongly recommended as soon as possible after completing the following courses: EDG 4410, EDF 4467, RED 4043, and TSL 4080. Students must apply and be approved for Internship I. Deadline dates and placement application are available through the Office of Clinical & Field Experiences at https://ccie.ucf.edu/immersive-experiences/. A fee may be required as part of the placement application process
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: ARE 3940 - Internship
Internship II Block
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- All specialization courses and all education core courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better before entry into Internship II. However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the education core, specialization and overall for admission to Internship II. Passing scores on all sections [General Knowledge, Professional, and Subject Area (Art K-12)] of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) are required prior to entry into Internship II. Satisfactory completion of Internship II requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices in accordance with State Board of Education rule 6A-5.066. Students must apply and be approved for Internship II. Deadline dates and placement application are available through the Office of Clinical & Field Experiences at https://ccie.ucf.edu/immersive-experiences/. A fee may be required as part of the placement application process
- Complete the following:
- ESE4033C - Critical Issues and Trends in Secondary Education (3)
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: ARE 4941 - Internship
Grand Total Credits: 81
Restricted Electives
Capstone Requirements
Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- State University System foreign language admission: two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school)
Graduation
Additional Requirements
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in all courses within the major.
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in the education core coursework.
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in the specialization coursework.
- Achieve a minimum overall 2.5 GPA
- Pass all applicable sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. See http://www.fldoe.org for test dates and test sites. Effective January 1, 2015, only examination results earned by educators within 10 years prior to the date of application for a new Florida Educator's Certificate with the Florida Department of Education may be acceptable for certification eligibility requirements (SBE Rule 6A-4.002)
- You must upload key assignments using the Watermark platform. Key assignments are assessed by faculty to provide evidence of candidate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). All teacher education candidates, Lifelong Learning majors, and Early Childhood Development & Education majors (all ECDE tracks) are required to complete Watermark requirements before being certified for graduation. See https://ccie.ucf.edu/sll/
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the State Writing and Math Requirement, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
Additional Information
Honors In Major
Related Programs
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Advising Notes
- Consult with your Education advisor and review your degree audit for more recent information.
Transfer Notes
Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: https://oeas.ucf.edu/about/academiclearningcompacts/
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $12 per term
- Full-Time Student: $24 per term
Plan of Study (120 credit hours)
General Education Requirements:
One Florida state core course is required in each of the Five Foundations.
SWR - State Writing Requirement class (must earn C- or better; four courses required)
SMR – State Math Requirement class (must earn C- or better; two courses required)
CL – Civic Literacy Requirement Course option (one course required)
PR – Course has at least one prerequisite. Prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrollment. Refer to the UCF Undergraduate Catalog for prerequisite
Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- Communications Foundations 1: ENC 1101 English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (SWR)
- Mathematics Foundation 2: MGF 1130 Mathematical Thinking Credit Hours: 3 (SMR)
- Humanities Foundation 1: ARH 2050 History of Western Art I Credit Hours: 3
- Additional General Education Course 1: Credit Hours: 3
- Elective: Credit Hours: 3 (SWR)
Freshman Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- Communication Foundation 2: ENC 1102 English Composition II Credit Hours: 3 (PR) (SWR)
- Social Sciences Foundation 1: AMH 2020 U.S. History: 1877-Present Credit Hours: 3 (SWR) (CL)
- Humanities Foundation 2: ARH 2051 History of Western Art II Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2201C Design Fundamentals- Two-Dimensional Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- Additional General Education Course 2: SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral Comm Credit Hours: 3
- Natural Sciences Foundation 1: PSC 1121 Physical Science Credit Hours: 3 (PR)
Sophomore Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- Natural Sciences Foundation 2: BSC 1005 Biological Principles Credit Hours: 3
- Mathematics Foundation 2: STA 2014 Principles Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (SMR)
- ART 2203C Design Fundamentals-Three-Dimensional Credit Hours: 3
- EDF 2005 Intro to Teaching Prof. Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences Foundation 2: PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- GRA 2101C Intro. to Computer Art Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2300C Drawing Fundamentals I Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2754C Beginning Ceramics Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Summer (3 credit hours)
- TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ARE4351 - Teaching Art in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3
- EDG4410 - Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
- ARE4453 - Studio Experiences in Art Education Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2301C - Drawing Fundamentals II Credit Hours: 3
- PGY 2401C Beginning Photography Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- ARE 4250 - Art for Exceptionalities Credit Hours: 3
- ARE 4453 - Studio Experiences in Art Education Credit Hours: 3
- ARE 4352 – Teaching Art in the Secondary School Credit Hours: 3
- RED 4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 Credit Hours: 3
- ART 2500C - Beginning Painting Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- ARE4356 - Teaching Art Appreciation & Criticism in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3
- EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- ARE 3940 – Internship Credit Hours: 3
- ARE4453 - Studio Experiences in Art Education Credit Hours: 3
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- Restricted Elective (Any 3000 or 4000 level ART, ARE, ARH, GRA, PGY) w/Advisor approval Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- ARE 4941 – Internship Credit Hours: 9
- ESE4033C - Critical Issues and Trends in Secondary Education Credit Hours: 3
