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Bachelor of Science in Education - Columbus State University

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Bachelor of Science in Education

Program Description

The Art Education program at Columbus State University provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals. In the first two years, students complete studies that establish eligibility for admission to teacher education. This is followed by a sequence of campus and field-based courses culminating in the student teaching semester during the senior year.

Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The CSU Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Career Opportunities

While the Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education  (BSEd) program primarily prepares students to work as P-12 teachers, they may also choose to pursue a wide variety of careers and leadership opportunities in the arts, or apply to graduate degree programs in the arts such as the MEd.

The preparation of elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers in Art Education is accomplished through the joint efforts of the College of Education and Health Professions and the Department of Art. Teacher education programs, typically, are closely structured; therefore, students should select a teaching field early in their academic career and follow the appropriate curriculum after declaring a major.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Art Education must meet all admission requirements set forth by the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) and meet all requirements set forth by the Department of Art.

During the sophomore year as an art major, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Application is made to the COEHP Office of Student Advising and Field Experiences. Students should make themselves familiar with the COEHP processes and requirements by visiting the COEHP catalog section. COEHP

Learning Outcomes

BSED graduates will demonstrate competence in the application of Art Media and Technology in their portfolio. 
BSED graduates will demonstrate competence in the application of Art Theory and Art Movements in their portfolio. 
BSED graduates will demonstrate competence in the application of Concepts of Art Education Foundations. 
BSED graduates will demonstrate competence in the development of P-12 curriculum. 

Additional Program Requirements

Students must maintain a C or better in all major courses

Students must successfully complete two milestone courses (ARTS2000 Foundation Review and ARTE3000 Pre-exhibit Review). Failure to complete each of these within two attempts will result in the student being advised to choose another major.

Students must mount a professional capstone Thesis Exhibition (ARTS4796).

Students must complete all Teaching Requirements, which includes application for admission into the Teacher Education Program through COEHP.

Program of Study

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 1001
MATH 1101
MATH 1111
MATH 1113
MATH 1125
MATH 1131

Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4-5
COMM 1110
Select two of the following courses:

ITDS 1125
ITDS 1779
ITDS 2726
ITDS 2727
ITDS 2735
ITDS 2746
ITDS 2748
ITDS 2749
ITDS 2755

OR
Select one of the following courses:

EURO 2105
INTS 2105
LEAD 1705
LIBR 1105
POLS 2401
HIST 1111
HIST 1112

Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
Any Area C-E course with a study abroad component.

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

ENGL 2111
ENGL 2112
ITDS 1145*
ITDS 1155
ITDS 2125
PHIL 2010

Select one of the following fine arts courses:

ARTH 1100
ITDS 1145*
MUSC 1100
THEA 1100
ARTH 2125
ARTH 2126

*ITDS 1145, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 10-11
D1: Select two science courses from the list below, one of which must include a lab.

ANTH 1145 (no lab)
ASTR 1105/1305 (lab optional)
ASTR 1106/1305
ATSC 1112/1112L
BIOL 1215K (lab included)
BIOL 1125 (no lab)
BIOL 1225K (lab included)
CHEM 1151/1151L
CHEM 1152/1152L
CHEM 1211/1211L
CHEM 1212/1212L
ENVS 1105/1105L (lab optional)
ENVS 1205K
GEOL 1110 (no lab)
GEOL 1121/1121L
GEOL 1122/1322
GEOL 2225 (lab included)
PHYS 1111/1311
PHYS 1112/1312
PHYS 1125/1325 (lab optional)
PHYS 2211/2311
PHYS 2212/2312

D2: Select one of the following courses or a science course from above:

CPSC 1105
CPSC 1301K
GEOG 2215
MATH 1113
MATH 1125
MATH 1131
MATH 1132
MATH 1165
MATH 2125
PHIL 2500
STAT 1401

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12
Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

ECON 2105
ECON 2106
PHIL 2030
PSYC 1101
SOCI 1101

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

ANTH 1105
ANTH 1107
ANTH 2105
ANTH 2136
ENGL 2136
GEOG 1101
HIST 1111
HIST 1112
INTS 2105
ITDS 1156

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3
PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.

ARTS 1000 Art Convocation (each year)
ARTS 1010 Art Foundation: Explorations of Drawing
ARTS 1020 Art Foundation: 2D and Digital
ARTS 1030 Art Foundation: 3D and Site
ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review
EDUC 2110 Investigation Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Settings
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching

 

Area G Required Hours: 42
Program Requirements

A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.
Take the following courses:

ARTH 2126 Introduction to History of Art II or ARTH2125 Introduction to History of Art I
ARTE 3000 Pre-Exhibit Review
ARTH 3127 Modernist Art or ARTH 3128 Post-Modern and Contemporary Art
ARTE 4796 Art Education: Thesis Exhibition


3D Studio – Select one:

ARTS 2248 Ceramics 1
ARTS 3288 Techniques of Sculpture or ARTS 3311 Materials Studies


Drawing Studio - Select one:

ARTS 2010 Figure Drawing
ARTS 2011 Drawing: Perspective and Synthesis


2D Studio - Select one:

ARTS 3021 Graphic Design 1
ARTS 3256 Painting 1
ARTS 3265 Photography
ARTS 3278 Printmaking: Traditional Media or ARTS 3309 Printmaking: Photo & Digital or ARTS 4278 Printmaking: Contemporary Approaches & Hybrid Prints

 

Teaching Requirements
(*Requires Admission to Teacher Education Program.)
A grade of "C" or better is required in each ARTE course.

ARTE 3215 Foundations in Art Education
ARTE 4210 Art Education: Curriculum and classroom strategies
*ARTE 4485 Student Teaching
ARTE 4698 Service Learning
*EDUF 4115 Class Management
*EDUF 4205 Technology for the 21st Century Classroom
SPED 2256 Intro Exceptional Learner in Gen. Ed.

 

Area H Program Electives Required Hours: 24
A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.
Select 24 hours from any ARTH/ARTS courses not taken in other areas.
*Students will be required to take ARTH 2125, ARTH 2126 or ARTH 2127 if they failed to take either ARTH 2125 or ARTH 2126 in Area C.

Total Hours Required: 129

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