Liberal Arts: Art Education

For students who want to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in art education. The option offers a strong foundation in both branches. Students who wish to pursue a degree in art education will learn to share their art expertise with children and help them develop artistic talent and critical thinking skills.

Students who have completed the program should be able to:

• Exhibit proficiency in drawing skills including linear perspective
• Create a portfolio that conforms to the basic requirements to transfer successfully into an art education B.A. program
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills
• Evaluate how children learn and develop, and analyze and reflect upon observed learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social, and personal development
• Locate, retrieve, and critically evaluate information and information sources
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of educational systems and theories and the teaching profession