Multi-Age Education (B.S.Ed.)
The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Multi-Age Education leads to a Michigan Department of Education (MDE) teacher certification in Visual Arts Education PK-12. Students will gain extensive classroom and clinical experience to develop the content, skills, and dispositions needed to successfully work in PK-12 classrooms. Candidates who successfully complete all program requirements will earn an undergraduate degree. All candidates are required to earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 and earn a grade of “C” or better in all required program courses to earn the degree. Additionally, candidates must pass the certification-specific MTTC to be recommended for certification. To learn more about MDE teacher certification, please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/ed-cert/permits-placement/courses-that-can-be-taught
General Information:
A minimum of 120 credits are required for completion of this degree: satisfaction of the University General Education Program. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the College of Education and University governing undergraduate scholarships and degrees. All major, minor, and education courses must be completed with grades of ‘C’ or better and an overall 2.5 grade point average to meet College graduation requirements. Course changes may occur through periodic curriculum revision, and students are urged to consult assigned advisors prior to each registration period to ensure that all requirements are met.
Passing scores on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) subject area tests are required for recommendations to the Michigan Department of Education for teacher certification. Scores are typically valid for five years from the date a candidate successfully passes their test.
Visual Arts Education K-12
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Visual Arts Education K-12: The General Education Requirement for Cultural Inquiry (AH 1110); Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (AH 3750, AFS 1010, ANT 2020, HIS 3650, US 3650); are included in the Visual Arts Education K-12 required coursework. | ||
| Approximately 28 credit hours are needed for General Education courses not included in the Visual Arts Education K-12 coursework: Basic Composition, Intermediate Composition, Oral Communication, Quantitative Experience, Natural Scientific Inquiry, Natural Scientific Inquiry w/Lab, Civic Literacy Inquiry, Social Inquiry, and Global Learning Inquiry. | 28 | |
| Foundation Courses | ||
| EDP 5480 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| TED 2300 | Foundations I: Sociopolitical Context of Schooling | 3 |
| TED 2310 & TED 2315 | Foundations II: Education in Urban Spaces and Foundations II: Clinical Experience | 4 |
| TED 2320 | Foundations III: Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
| Visual Arts Content Courses | ||
| ACO 1200 | Surface Studio | 3 |
| Choose One | 3 | |
| Space Studio | ||
| Time Studio | ||
| ACR 2560 | Introduction to Ceramics for Non-Majors | 3 |
| ADR 1050 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ADR 2070 | Introduction to Life Drawing | 3 |
| AH 1110 | Survey of Art History: Ancient through Medieval | 3 |
| AH 1120 | Survey of Art History: Renaissance through Modern | 3 |
| Choose One | 3 | |
| African American Art and Design | ||
| Introduction to African American Studies | ||
| Global Detroit | ||
| History of Detroit | ||
| History of Detroit | ||
| APA 2000 | Introduction to Oil Painting | 3 |
| APH 2405 | Introduction to Photography for Non-Majors | 3 |
| APR 2300 | Printmaking | 3 |
| ASL 2150 | Beginning Sculpture | 3 |
| Visual Arts Education Courses | ||
| AED 5000 | Introduction to Art Education | 3 |
| AED 5100 | Topics in Art Education | 3 |
| AED 5150 | Computer Graphics in the Classroom | 3 |
| AED 5160 | Theory and Practice in Art Education | 3 |
| AED 5500 & TED 6630 | 2d Methods and Materials and Multi-Age Education Clinical Methods I | 5 |
| AED 5510 & TED 6680 | 3d Methods and Materials and Multi-Age Education Clinical Methods II | 6 |
| AED 5890 | The Art of Indigenous Cultures: Inclusion in the K-12 Curriculum | 3 |
| AED 6920 | Multi-Cultural Issues in Art Education | 3 |
| RLL 6121 | Teaching Literacies across the Content Areas | 3 |
| TED 6770 & TED 6720 | Multi-Age Education Student Teaching and Multi-Age Education Student Teaching Seminar | 15 |
| Note: Students must take the following courses for 3 credit hours: AED 5100, AH 1110, AH 1120 and EDP 5480. | ||
| Total Credits | 124 | |