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Bachelor of Arts
Emory & Henry University
Program Details
Art Teacher Preparation (BA)
Bachelor of ArtsArt Teacher Preparation (BA)
Emory & Henry University
Objective: To enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach art in grades PK-12.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | This is an art degree with a variety of courses designed for students wishing to teach pk-12. Most studio classes in the program are scheduled face-to-face during the afternoons between 1:30 and 8 pm. Our program is designed in collaboration with the College's Neff Center for Teacher Preparation. The program is intensive and comprehensive. Students should work closely with their advisers. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
2D Design, Drawing, Painting serves as prerequisites
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | The College's general education program has an international studies requirement; the student has the option of completing this abroad in a number of ways. If the student is unable to study abroad, the curriculum has a number of courses that substitute on-campus without studying abroad. The internship is optional in the program but strongly recommended. The internship requires students to provide their own transportation. The College has fully functioning, updated computers with all design software necessary to complete the coursework and prepare for future employment. Students are generally expected to provide materials for their studio coursework. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | During the last decade our placement rate after graduation is 100 percent. Our students in the Teacher Education Program hold a 100 percent pass rate on state required assessments for teacher licensure and a 100 percent graduation rate for all teaching candidates who are admitted into our program. Our graduates teach in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout southwest Virginia. In addition, our students teach in a variety of states including Hawaii and Florida. The program is accredited by the council for Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP). Our program is fully approved by the Virginia Department of Education. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Our graduates are very successful, frequently winning teacher of the year awards in their school systems. One of our students was recently awarded the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state from the Tennessee Art Education Association. We are most proud of our art students who are the creative force on campus.The adventurous individuals are awarded a solo exhibition in one of the college's student gallery. At the conclusion of each academic year, all graduating seniors are honored with a group exhibition in the Gallery at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts. Emory & Henry's art program has excellent facilities in design, painting, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, photography and digital art. Our experienced professors all hold their terminal degrees and they all actively practice and professionally exhibit their work throughout the United States. Most importantly, our faculty members are dedicated teachers committed to the success of their students. We are DEIB committed. The Art Department works in collaboration with William King Museum of Art (A nationally accredited museum in nearby Abingdon, Virginia) providing additional internships, workshops, shadowing experiences with artists, and programs. In addition to traditional student teacher internships, our students also have the opportunity to intern in the Museum Education Program at WKMA. The College's gallery at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts provides programming that includes a number of nationally recognized visiting artists each year. These artists interact with our students in class workshops, gallery installations, and informally at meals. Many of our students are employed in this gallery, which provides real world experience in gallery management. The Art department is home to the college's longest running study abroad program to Italy where students travel to Rome, Pompeii, Siena, and Florence to study art history in at the physical presence of many of the world's art masterworks. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Art Teacher Preparation (BA)
156
Licensure Requirements
43
Licensure Requirements Group
40
Earn 40 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
History 111 or 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Emory & Henry University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
| Institution Name | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Community College | GAA | Guaranteed Admission Agreement |
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program will guarantee completion of the 'Think,
Understand & Create' liberal arts core component of the E&H undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. Other elements of the core curriculum may need to be met if not taken as part of the AA/AS degree. Students will be required to complete CORE 200 and CORE 300 at E&H. Students completing at least 56 credits following high school graduation but before transferring to E&H are exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, and Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Only students who have completed college credit elsewhere following high school graduation will be exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement. Completion of courses that satisfy elements of the Care & Cultural Competency and Think, Understand & Create elements of the curriculum will be awarded equivalent credit with an earned grade of C or better. Students completing the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program concurrently with their high school diploma will not be exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, or Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Emory & Henry awards credit for AP, IB, and CLEP. Please see the credit equivalency charts to determine the needed scores for course credit. Currently, we do not award academic credit for industry or military training. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
158
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
95%
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Emory & Henry University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing and Health Sciences with more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks. No matter what you choose to study at Emory & Henry University,you'll be challenged, supported and inspired by your faculty mentors. 10:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio We know you want to engage. With an average class size of 14 students, you will easily be able to be involved in the discussion and have more one-on-one time with your professors. With more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks, you will find and connect with something you are passionate about! 'Increase in Excellence,' the historic motto of Emory & Henry University, expresses our intention to be a learning community that moves toward fulfilling every student's potential. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | No application fee - free to apply |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Art Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Art Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Arts with concentration in Art Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1121.00 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-1081.00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2022.00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
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