| Department | Art |
| College | Arts & Humanities |
| Undergraduate Degree Type(s) | BS |
| Program Description | The BS degree in Art Education is structured to give students a strong foundation in art, experiences working in a variety of studio media, and a thorough grounding in Art Education theory. The Art Education program at Minnesota State University will certify you to teach art in Kindergarten through Grade 12. The professional education sequence, which includes student teaching, is taken through the College of Education, KSP program: http://ed.mnsu.edu/ksp/ The Art Education program at MSU blends a broad-based concentration in subject areas of art with a strong professional education sequence to prepare students for the important responsibility of teaching the visual arts. |
| Admission Requirements | Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum University admission requirements are:
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| Other Requirements | The Art Department foundation core includes: beginning drawing and design courses, art history survey, and initial courses in studio specializations. These courses are designed to prepare students for advanced study in studio areas. The curricular structure, content, and time that the program requires is consistent with that expected of a liberal arts degree. The art education requirement includes courses in both elementary and secondary art methods, as well as focused study in issues pertinent for art educators. Clinical experiences for learning to teach art occur in area pubic schools and community art programs. BS candidates are required to participate in a capstone exhibition upon the completion of the program. |
| Program URL | http://www.mnsu.edu/artdept/arteducation.html |
| Program Contact Information | Department of Art 136 Nelson Hall Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-6412 Fax: 507-389-2816 Email: connie.derner-hulke@mnsu.edu |
| College Advising | College of Arts & Humanities Advising Connie Miller, Student Relations Coordinator 226B Armstrong Hall 507-389-1712 College of Education Advising Cheryl Kalakian 117 Armstrong Hall 507-389-1215 |
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