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Bachelor of Art Education

Students who wish to become certified to teach in public schools may pursue either a Bachelor of Art Education or certification within the Master of Art Education at Herron. The Art Education Program of the Herron School of Art is offered in conjunction with the School of Education and the Indiana Professional Standards Board. These bodies have established certain academic requirements for earning a degree and/or licensure in art education in all grades (K-12) in Indiana.

The Bachelor of Art Education (B.A.E.) Program leads to certification (teaching license) in art education in all grades (K-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 history, criticism, aesthetics, studio, and teaching methodology. Students gain experience by teaching school-age students in a variety of programs and settings including Art Talks (surrounding elementary and secondary schools), Visiting Artist: Art to School (Herron Gallery), Saturday School (Herron campus), Indianapolis Museum of Art, Eiteljorg Museum of the American Indian and Western Art, and 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 the Herron School of Art may also pursue an All-Grade Indiana State Teachers License in Art. Students wishing to pursue certification need to declare a second major (B.A.E.) 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

Certification Requirements, License 2002, Indiana Professional Standards Board

Academic Requirements—Distributive

Art History: 12 credits

HER-H101
HER-H102
HER-H103
3 additional art history credit hours

Humanities: 12 credits

English Composition ENG-W131*
Communication Studies COMM- R110*
3 credits in another writing or public speaking course. See an advisor for a list of current classes that fulfill this oral/written skills requirement.
3 credits from the following:
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- English
- Folklore
- Foreign Language
- Journalism
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies

Life and Physical Sciences: 9 credits
From the following group (a minimum of 3 credits in biology is required):

Anatomy
Astronomy
Biology (Required)
Chemistry
Computer Science
Food and Nutrition
Mathematics
Physics
Physical Geography
Physiology

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits
From the following group:

Anthropology
Business
Economics
History
Nonphysical Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Public and Environmental Affairs
Social Work
Sociology

Professional Education: 30-33 credits*
The following education courses are required in order to fulfill requirements of the Indiana Professional Standards Board:
EDUC-M199 PRAXIS 1: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) (0 credits)

Block One
EDUC-M322/M301 Diversity and Learning (7 credits)
Block Two
EDUC-M420/M469/M303 Literacy in Middle School (7 credits)
Block Three
EDUC M482 Student Teaching: All Grades (16 credits) (8 weeks each in elementary/secondary.)

Art Education: 10 credits
The following required courses must be taken in the proper block sequence:
Block One
HER-M371 Foundations of Art Education (4 credits)
Block Two
HER-M472/M400 Teaching Art in Elementary Schools (3 credits) and Lab/Field experience
Block Three
HER-M473/M401Teaching Art in Secondary Schools (3 credits) and Lab/Field experience

Studio	47 credits
Foundation-Year Program	20
HER M311: Art Education Studio	3
Her D201-D202: Drawing II and IV	6
Three-dimensional studio Ceramics, furniture design, sculpture	6
Herron studio course 300/400 level	6
Herron studio electives	6

Suggested Plan of Study for B.A.E. Degree and Certification

Freshman Year

Fall		Credits
HER D101	Drawing I	3
HER F121	Two-Dimensional Design	3
HER F123	Three-Dimensional Design	3
HER H101	History of Art I	3
HER X101	Foundation Resources Workshop	1
ENG W131	Elementary Composition I	3
	Total	16

Spring		Credits
HER D102	Drawing II	3
HER F122	Color Concepts	3
HER F100	Creative Processes	3
HER H102	History of Art II	3
HER X102	Foundation Capstone	1
COMM R110	Speech Communication	3
	Total	16

Students must pass the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before their sophomore year.

Sophomore Year

Fall		Credits
HER A261	Computer Imagery	3
HER D201	Drawing III	3
HER H102	Art History II	3
	Three-dimensional studio elective	3
	Herron studio elective	3
	Social and Behavioral Science elective	3
	Total	18

Students must apply to the School of Education and pass the Art Education Sophomore Review.

Spring		Credits
HER D202	Drawing IV	3
	Three-dimensional studio elective	3
	Herron studio elective	3
	Oral or written expression	3
	Humanities elective	3
	Life and Physical Science	3
	Total	18

Junior Year

Fall		Credits
HER M371	Foundations of Art Education	4
EDUC M322/M301	Diversity and Learning/Field experience	7
	Herron 300/400 level studio elective	3
	Social and Behavioral Science elective	3
	Total	17

Spring		Credits
HER M311	Art Education Studio Survey	3
HER M472/M400	Teaching Art in the Elementary School/Field experience	3
EDUC M420/M469/M303	Middle School Literacy/Field Experience	7
	Life and Physical Science elective	3
	Total	16

Senior Year

Fall		Credits
HER M473/M401	Teaching Art in the Secondary Schools	3
	Art History elective	3
	Herron 300/400 level studio elective	3
	Social and Behavioral Science elective	3
	Life and Physical Science elective	3
	Total	15

Spring		Credits
EDUC M482	Student Teaching: All Grades	16
	Total	16

*These courses must be taken with a grade of C or higher. Failure to pass these courses or the PPST will prohibit student from further study in the Art Education Program. Please see your academic advisor before registering for classes.