Bachelor of Art Education
Students who wish to become certified to teach in public schools may pursue a Bachelor of Art Education at Herron. Herron School of Art and Design's Art Education Program is offered in conjunction with the School of Education and the Indiana Department of Education. These bodies have established certain academic requirements for earning a degree and/or licensure in Art Education in all grades (P-12) in Indiana.
The Bachelor of Art Education Program leads to certification (teaching license) in Art Education in all grades (P-12) in the state of Indiana. The program features a commitment to practical experience integrated with a strong studio program. Throughout the program, students increase skill and knowledge in the content of art education today, including art inquiry, critical and contextual inquiry, visual literacy, studio practice, and teaching methodology. Students gain experience by teaching school-age students in a variety of programs and settings and, including student teaching. In addition, students observe and participate in art programs and events citywide.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at Herron School of Art and Design may also pursue an All-Grade Indiana State Teachers License in Art (See Dual Degree, B.A.E. and B.F.A.). Students wishing to pursue certification need to declare an art education major and follow the requirements for this degree as well as the B.F.A. Students should meet regularly with advisors from both major areas to ensure efficient completion of both degrees.
Curriculum Requirements for the B.A.E. Degree
Accreditation of teacher education units are met through the Division of Professional Standards within the Indiana Department of Education.
Academic Requirements
The Bachelor of Art Education (B.A.E.) consists of the following courses (125 credits) over a four-year period:
Core Communications (6 credits):
English W131 (3 cr.)
Communication Studies R110 (3 cr.)
Life and Physical Science (6 credits):
Analytical Reasoning and Statistics: (6 cr.)
Math 118 or above required (choose from list A)
Analytical Requirement (choose from list A or B)
Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
Cultural Understanding (3 credits)
Art History (12 credits) – 6 of which fulfill the Arts/Humanities Core requirements):
HER H101 History of Art 1 (3)
HER H102 History of Art 2 (3)
HER H205 Introduction to Contemporary Art (3)
Art History Elective (3)
Studio (47 credits):
Foundation studio (20)
HER Z225 Contemporary Strategies for Artmaking and Teaching (3)
HER Z311 Art Education Studio (3) (Spring only, Prereq. Z371)
HER K201 Introduction to Imaging (3)
3D studio (6), i.e., sculpture/furniture/ceramics/bookmaking.
300/400 level studio (6) in area of studio concentration.
Elective studio (1)
Professional Education General: School of Education (31 credits):
Block I: EDUC M322 Diversity and Learning (6) / L441 Bilingual Education Intro (3)
EDUC M403 Field Experience (1) (Prereq: R110, W131, Required Written)
Block II: EDUC S420 Teaching & Learning Middle School (3) EDUC K306 Teaching Students with Special Needs (3), EDUC M404 Field +Tech (1), (Prereq: Block I, M371, M220)
Block IV: EDUC M482 All grades Student Teaching (14 cr) 8 weeks elementary/ 8 weeks secondary
Professional Education Art: Herron (11 credits): These are sequential courses.
Pre-Block HER Z 225: Contemporary Strategies for Artmaking and Teaching (3 cr counts toward studio)
Block I HER Z371 Foundations of Art Education (4) (Fall only, Prereq. Z220)
Block II HER Z472 Teaching Art in Elementary Schools (3) (Spring only. Prereq. Z371)
HER Z400 Lab/field elementary (0.5) (Spring only, taken concurrently with Z472)
HER Z311 Art Education Studio (Spring only, Prereq. Z371; 3 cr. counts toward studio)
Block III HER Z473 Teaching Art in Secondary Schools (3) (Fall only, Prereq Z371, Z311, Z472)
HER Z401 Lab/field elementary (0.5) (Spring only, taken concurrently with Z473)
Block IV HER Z482 Student Teaching Seminar (1)
*These courses must be taken with a grade of C or higher. Failure to pass these courses will prohibit student from further study in the Art Education Program. Please see your academic advisor before registering for classes.
A minimum total of 125 credit hours is required. Students may exceed this amount depending on courses selected. Please see an Art Education advisor before registering for classes. All Art Education students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.8. Art Education students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major area courses and professional education courses.
March 2025
