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Visual Art, K-12 Teacher Certification

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Visual arts majors may pursue an emphasis in K-12 Teacher certification. It is designed to provide art majors the opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience in art while earning certification to teach in the state of SC.

Students graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification complete student teaching, coursework and testing requirements for recommendation for certification in South Carolina consistent with the College of Education’s conceptual framework. This framework provides direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment.

 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
  1. Integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students;
  2. Plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards;
  3. Communicates and collaborates with diverse populations (students, educators, families and community members) exhibiting professional behaviors and dispositions; and
  4. Engages in reflection and professional development to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.

 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1  CREDIT
HOURS
A. Core Skills

 

  ENGL 101 Writing and Inquiry I 3
  ENGL 102 Writing and Inquiry II 3
   

Approved Mathematics

3

B. Humanities and Fine Arts
     (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)

6
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives  
  PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
    Approved Behavioral and Social Perspectives (not Psychology) 3
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning  
    Approved Science or Mathematics 3
    Approved Lab Science 4
E. Founding Documents of the United States  
  HIST 111R2 United States History to 1877
OR
HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877
OR
POLS 101R2 American National Government
3
F. World Cultures 3
G. LINK 101 1
Total General Education Requirements 35

For approved courses see the General Education section
If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

 

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
ART 103 Drawing I 3
ART 104 Drawing II 3
ART 105 Two-Dimensional Composition 3
ART 106 Three-Dimensional Composition 3
ART 202 Sculpture I 3
ART 203 Photography I 3
ART 204 Graphic Design I 3
ART 205 Painting I 3
ART 207 Ceramics I 3
ART 498 Professional Practices  1.5
ART 499 Professional Practices 1.5
ARTH 111 History of Global Art from 3000 B.C.E. through 1450 C.E. 3
ARTH 112 History of Global Art from 1450 C.E. through the Contemporary Era 3

 

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
ARTE 301 Elementary Teaching Practices for Art 3
ARTE 451 Secondary Teaching Practices for Art 3

Art Studio (select 2)
ART 302, ART 303, ART 305, ART 306, ART 307, ART 320, ART 321, ART 322, ART 323, ART 350, ART 352, ART 402, ART 403, ART 405, ART 406, ART 407
*only 1 summer travel course may be included
6

Art History (select 2)
ARTH 316ARTH 318ARTH 319ARTH 320ARTH 321ARTH 325ARTH 371ARTH 372
6
Total Major Program Requirements 54

 

TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CREDIT
HOURS
EDUC 203 2Field Experience I 0.5
EDUC 223 1General Pedagogy 3
EDUC 240 1Child Growth and the Educational Process 3
EDUC 329 2Field Experience II 0.5
EDUC 429 2Clinical Practice A 1
EDUC 499 2Teacher Education Seminar 1
EDUC 461 2Clinical Practice B 11
SPED 223 1PreK-12 Students with Diverse Learning Needs 3

1
Reading and Writing Content Area
EDUC 300 or EDUC 320
3
   
Total Teacher Certification Requirements 26
Additional Electives 5
TOTAL FOR BA DEGREE 120

 

  • For formal admission to the Visual Arts with Teacher Certification major, see Student Eligibility on page 71 of the catalog.
  • Students must earn a “C” or better in all program requirement courses.
  • 1A grade of “C” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • 2A grade of “B” or better is required in these Teacher Education courses.
  • Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
  • See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses.