Bachelor of Arts in Art Education

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Students enrolled in this dual degree program satisfy the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Art; and a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a New Jersey Teacher Certificate in Art. Coursework prepares students to become Visual Art teachers by building a strong foundation in artistic knowledge and skills as artists pedagogical practices needed to teach the Visual Arts to students’ grades P-12. For more in-depth studio opportunities students enrolled in this program may choose to apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at the end of their sophomore year.

Further information about this program can be obtained from the Department of STEAM Education, 856-265-5797 and/or Department of Art, 856-256-4010.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Art Major Requirements

Foundation Core

ART 02100 - Drawing I: Representational Drawing Credits: 3
ART 02200 - Expressive Drawing Credits: 3
ART 02105 - Color and Design: Two Dimensional Credits: 3
ART 02240 - Introduction to Sculpture Credits: 3
ART 02222 - Studio Core Portfolio Review Credits: 0

Art History

ARHS 03103 - Art History Survey I: Prehistory to Medieval Credits: 3
ARHS 03104 - Art History Survey II: Renaissance to Modern Credits: 3
Art History Choice

Studio

ART 09301 - Digital Media and Techniques Credits: 3
ART 02220 - Introduction to Painting Credits: 3
Intro level Art Studio choice
Intermediate/Advanced Studio Elective
Intermediate/Advanced Studio Elective
Intermediate/Advanced Studio Elective
ART 09401 - Senior Show or Project Credits: 0

Other Required Courses

COMP 01111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
COMP 01112 - College Composition II Credits: 3
CMS 04205 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SPED 08130 - Disability as Diversity Credits: 3
PSY 09209 - Child and Adolescent Development Credits: 3
FNDS 21150 - History of American Education Credits: 3

Education Requirements

INCL 02210 - Principles and Pedagogies in the Inclusive Classroom Credits: 2
ELEM 02210 - Seminar: Principles and Pedagogies in the Inclusive Classroom Credits: 1
SMED 01282 - Introduction to Instruction & Assessment in the Art Classroom Credits: 3
ART 09200 - Theory and Analysis of Art Education Credits: 3
READ 30319 - Teaching Reading And Writing In The Content Area Credits: 3
SMED 33220 - Educational Technology Credits: 1
SMED 31350 - Elementary Art Methods: Teaching and Learning Art A Credits: 3
SECD 03330 - Clinical Experience in Teaching and Learning A Art Credits: 1
ART 09201 - Community Art Education for Elementary Through Middle Grades Credits: 3
SMED 31360 - Secondary Art Methods: Teaching and Learning Art B Credits: 3
SECD 03332 - Clinical Experience in Teaching & Learning B Art Credits: 1
ART 09202 - Community Art Education for Secondary Grades Credits: 3
SMED 31351 - Clinical Practice I: Elementary and Secondary Art Education Credits: 2
SMED 31450 - Clinical Practice II: Elementary and Secondary Art Credits: 10
SMED 31451 - Clinical Practice II: Seminar for Art Education Credits: 1
SECD 03350 - Teaching Students of Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Credits: 1

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Dr. Gene Neglia
Coordinator/Art Education
Westby Hall
neglia@rowan.edu

Michalina Zelazny
Advisor/Art, Education
James Hall
zelazny@rowan.edu