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>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Degree Requirements>>Teacher/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