Teaching, M.A.T. - Art Education PK-12

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/curriculum-and-learning/programs.

This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions to Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Academic Policies for Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (39.5 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (20 Credits)

EDU 509 – Student Teaching Seminar
EDU 571 – English Language Learners
EDU 596 – MAT Student Teaching I
EDU 597 – MAT Student Teaching II
SED 502 – Introduction to Exceptional Learners
SED 503 – Learning Theory and Development

Concentration in Art Education PK-12 (16.5 Credits)

ART 270 – Introduction to Art Education
ART 570 – Seminar in Elementary Art Education
ART 572 – Seminar in Secondary Art Education
EDU 508 – Introduction to Education
EDU 588 – Assessment and Research in Education
RDG 500 – Literacy in Content Areas

Capstone (3 Credits)

EDU 591 – Special Project