Undergraduate Programs
Degree Programs
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 cr.
- HER-H 101
- HER-H 102
- HER-H 103
- 3 additional Art History credit hours
Humanities: 12 cr.
- English Composition ENG-W 131*
- Communication Studies COMM-R 110*
- 3 cr. in another writing or public speaking course. See an advisor for a list of current classes that fulfill this oral/written skills requirement.
3 cr. from the following:
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- English
- Folklore
- Foreign Language
- Journalism
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
Life and Physical Sciences: 9 cr.
From the following group (a minimum of 3 cr. in biology is required):
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology (Required)
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Food and Nutrition
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physical Geography
- Physiology
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 cr.
From the following group:
- Anthropology
- Business
- Economics
- History
- Nonphysical Geography
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Affairs
- Social Work
- Sociology
Professional Education: 30-33 cr.*
The following education courses are required in order to fulfill requirements of the Indiana Professional Standards Board:
- EDUC-M 199 PRAXIS 1: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) (0 cr.)
- Block One
- EDUC-M 322/M301 Diversity and Learning (7 cr.)
- Block Two
- EDUC-M 420/M 469/M 303 Literacy in Middle School (7 cr.)
- Block Three
- EDUC-M 482 Student Teaching: All Grades (16 cr.) (8 weeks each in elementary/secondary.)
Art Education: 10 cr.
The following required courses must be taken in the proper block sequence:
- Block One
- HER-M 371 Foundations of Art Education (4 cr.)
- Block Two
- HER-M 472/M 400 Teaching Art in Elementary Schools (3 cr.) and Lab/Field experience
- Block Three
- HER-M 473/M 401Teaching Art in Secondary Schools (3 cr.) and Lab/Field experience
- Studio: 47 cr.
- Foundation-Year Program 20
- HER-M 311: Art Education Studio (3 cr.)
- Her-D 201-D 202: Drawing II and IV (6 cr.)
- Three-dimensional studio
- Ceramics, furniture design, sculpture (6 cr.)
- Herron studio course 300/400 level (6 cr.)
- Herron studio electives (6 cr.)
Suggested Plan of Study for B.A.E. Degree and Certification
Freshman Year
Fall
- HER-D 101 Drawing I (3 cr.)
- HER-F 121 Two-Dimensional Design (3 cr.)
- HER-F 123 Three-Dimensional Design (3 cr.)
- HER-H 101 History of Art I (3 cr.)
- HER-X 101 Foundation Resources Workshop (1 cr.)
- ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.)
Total: 16 cr.
Spring
- HER-D 102 Drawing II (3 cr.)
- HER-F 122 Color Concepts (3 cr.)
- HER-F 100 Creative Processes (3 cr.)
- HER-H 102 History of Art II (3 cr.)
- HER-X 102 Foundation Capstone (1 cr.)
- COMM-R 110 Speech Communication (3 cr.)
Total: 16 cr.
Students must pass the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before their sophomore year.
Sophomore Year
Fall
- HER-M 220 Art Education & New Media-21ST CENT (3 cr.)
- HER-D 201 Drawing III (3 cr.)
- HER-H 102 Art History II (3 cr.)
- Three-dimensional studio elective (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- Social and Behavioral Science elective (3 cr.)
Total: 18 cr.
Students must apply to the School of Education and pass the Art Education Sophomore Review.
Spring
- HER-D 202 Drawing IV (3 cr.)
- Three-dimensional studio elective (3 cr.)
- Herron studio elective (3 cr.)
- Oral or written expression (3 cr.)
- Humanities elective (3 cr.)
- Life and Physical Science (3 cr.)
Total: 18 cr.
Junior Year
Fall
- HER-M 371 Foundations of Art Education (4 cr.)
- EDUC-M 322/M 301 Diversity and Learning/Field experience (7 cr.)
- Herron 300/400 level studio elective (3 cr.)
- Social and Behavioral Science elective (3 cr.)
Total: 17 cr.
Spring
- HER-M 311 Art Education Studio Survey (3 cr.)
- HER-M 472/M 400 Teaching Art in the Elementary School/Field experience (3 cr.)
- EDUC-M 420/M 469/M 303 Middle School Literacy/Field Experience (7 cr.)
- Life and Physical Science elective (3 cr.)
Total: 16 cr.
Senior Year
Fall
- HER-M 473/M 401 Teaching Art in the Secondary Schools (3 cr.)
- Art History elective (3 cr.)
- Herron 300/400 level studio elective (3 cr.)
- Social and Behavioral Science elective (3 cr.)
- Life and Physical Science elective (3 cr.)
Total: 15 cr.
Spring
- EDUC-M 482 Student Teaching: All Grades (16 cr.)
Total: 16 cr.
*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.
A minimum total of 132 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 a grade point average of 2.5.
Last updated: March 2012