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2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art, B.S.

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B.S. Degree with Studio Concentration

The Bachelor of Science is a liberal arts degree that provides flexibility for greater career options. Students pursuing the B.S. degree may choose to combine their major in art with any of several disciplines. For example, study in areas such as television, journalism, theatre and psychology can lead to careers in newspaper layout, costume or set design, and graduate work in art therapy. All the requirements for art majors earning a B.S. are outlined below. Students in any concentration within the art department must receive a grade of C or better in any course that counts toward the major.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

For more information see Core Curriculum .

Art Core Requirements (15 credits)

 

Studio Requirements (21 credits)

  • Six semester hours of 2-dimensional (2-D) studio courses.
  • Six semester hours of 3-dimensional (3-D) studio courses.
  • Nine additional hours selected from 2-D or 3-D studio courses.

Art History Requirements

Three additional semester hours in Art History except ART 111 .

B.S. Degree Requirements (6-10 credits)

Any College of Visual and Performing Arts course chosen in consultation with an advisor, except an art course.

General Electives (26-32 credits)

Students should consult their advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 hours required for graduation.

Total Credits Needed for Degree (120)

 

B.S. Degree with Teacher Licensure in Art Education

The art major who desires a professional degree in art education should pursue the Bachelor of Science degree with an art education concentration. The art education program focuses on professional level artistic development along with appropriate courses in professional education. Students participate in field experience and student teaching under the careful supervision of the art education faculty. This experience also leads to certification in art education. All of the requirements for majors pursuing this concentration are outlined below. Students in any concentration within the art department must receive a grade of C or better in any course that counts toward the major.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

For more information see Core Curriculum .

Art Core Requirements (24 credits)

 

Art History Courses (6 credits)

Six semester hours of additional Art History courses except ART 111 .

Art History or Studio Electives (6 credits)

Six semester hours chosen from 2-D or 3-D studio courses and/or Art History courses except ART 111 .

Required Professional Education Courses (35-36 credits)

 

B.S. Degree Requirements

B.S. Degree requirements are met through completion of professional education courses.

Total Credits Needed for Graduation (121/122)

In addition to completing the required courses listed above, students pursuing the art education concentration must complete requirements for the Teacher Education Program. Admission to the Teacher Education Program requires, but is not limited to the following:

  • Completion of 45 semester hours of course work.
  • A minimum 2.5 grade point average on all work completed at Radford and on all work attempted in the major.
  • Completed admission application submitted to the educational unit.
  • Passing scores on the basic skills test required for licensure by the State of Virginia.

Professional review is required of the candidate before student teaching. This includes:

  • Passing Scores on Praxis I, VCLA, and Praxis II.
  • Portfolio review for artistic and educational competency.
  • Completion of a departmental interview and screening examination.
  • Other requirements as outlined by the Educational Unit.

Please refer to the College of Education and Human Development catalog sections regarding admissions requirements, admissions procedures, retention procedures, eligibility for student teaching, licensure and graduation requirements. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the College of Education and Human Development Center for Advising and Licensure, Peters Hall.

 

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