| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Education—Art Education K–12 Licensure, BA program at New England College prepares students to become certified art educators in K-12 settings. The program emphasizes artistic skills, teaching methods, and assessment techniques, equipping graduates to effectively teach art to diverse learners. Graduates are eligible for licensure in New Hampshire and other states, opening up a range of career opportunities in public and private schools, museums, and arts organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview: Education—Art Education K–12 Licensure, BA
Overview:
This program prepares students to become art educators in K-12 settings. It emphasizes the development of artistic skills and knowledge, as well as the ability to teach art effectively to diverse learners. Graduates will be eligible for licensure in New Hampshire and other states.
Objectives:
- Students will develop a strong foundation in art history, theory, and practice.
- Students will learn effective teaching methods for art education.
- Students will be able to assess student learning in art education.
- Students will be prepared to meet the challenges of teaching art in a diverse and changing world.
Description:
The program is divided into three components:
- Art Education Core: This component provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills they need to teach art effectively. Courses in this component include Introduction to Art Education, Curriculum Design, Teaching and Learning in Art Education, and Assessment in Art Education.
- Art Content Core: This component provides students with the opportunity to develop their own artistic skills and knowledge.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core: This component provides students with a broad-based education in the liberal arts and sciences. Courses in this component include Composition, Quantitative Reasoning, and courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Art history and theory
- Art criticism
- Art production
- Curriculum design
- Instructional methods
- Assessment
- Classroom management
- Diversity in art education
- Technology in art education
Program Structure:
The program is typically completed in four years. Students take a combination of art education courses, art content courses, and liberal arts and sciences courses.
Modules:
The program is divided into the following modules:
- Art Education Core (18 credits)
- Art Content Core (24 credits)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits)
- Electives (36 credits)
Module Descriptions:
- Art Education Core: This module provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills they need to teach art effectively. Courses in this component include Introduction to Art Education, Curriculum Design, Teaching and Learning in Art Education, and Assessment in Art Education.
- Art Content Core: This module provides students with the opportunity to develop their own artistic skills and knowledge.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Core: This module provides students with a broad-based education in the liberal arts and sciences. Courses in this component include Composition, Quantitative Reasoning, and courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
- Electives: Students can choose from a variety of electives to meet their individual interests and goals.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Papers
- Presentations
- Projects
- Portfolios
Assessment Criteria:
Students are assessed on their ability to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of art history, theory, and practice
- Apply effective teaching methods
- Assess student learning
- Meet the challenges of teaching art in a diverse and changing world
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Demonstration
- Hands-on activities
- Technology-based learning
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members. All faculty members have a terminal degree in art education or a related field.
Unique Approaches:
The program uses a variety of unique approaches to teaching art education, including:
- Interdisciplinary learning: Students are encouraged to connect art education to other subjects, such as history, literature, and science.
- Technology integration: Students are taught how to use technology to enhance their teaching and learning.
- Community engagement: Students are given opportunities to work with community partners to bring art education to the community.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:
- Art teacher
- Museum educator
- Gallery educator
- Arts administrator
- Curriculum developer
Opportunities:
Graduates of the program have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including:
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Museums
- Galleries
- Arts organizations
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers.
- The program is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.
