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

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  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 Sequence – 39.5 Credits

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation.

Required 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