Art and Design Education (init./prf. certification) M.S.
Master of Science in Art and Design Education
The mission of graduate Art & Design Education is the preparation of artists and designers as accomplished teachers of a diverse population of learners in urban schools, museums, early childhood, and community programs. The curriculum connects practice to pedagogical theory with an emphasis on reflection and critical thinking skills. Teaching art and design is viewed as a creative process modeled upon studio work. Advanced research in related subjects such as arts administration, design, instructional tech- nology, visual literacy, art therapy, and special education may lead to complement ary careers.
Curriculum
G2165-Requirements for Ms in Art and Des Ed (init/Prof), 2011
Semester 1
Complete these courses.ADE-616B Fieldwork in Art & Design Education With Special Needs Populations
ADE-521 Student Teaching I: Saturday Art School OR
ADE-524 Student Teaching: Galleries
ADE-630 Media and Materials: From Studio to Classroom
ADE-616C
ED-608 The Roots of Urban Education
Semester 2
Complete these courses.ADE-506 Literacy and Language Acquisition in the Classroom
ADE-619 Foundations in Art & Design Education
ADE-522 Student Teaching II Saturday Art School OR
ADE-523 Student Teaching: After School
ED-602 Survey of Art Education Literature OR
ED-603 Survey of Design Education Literature Education
Semester 3
Complete these courses.ADE-620 The Art of Teaching Art & Design
ADE-531A Student Teaching: Public School, Preschool-Kindergarten-High School OR
ADE-531B Student Teaching: Public School, Pre-K-Hs, Special Populations
ADE-532A Student Teaching Seminar
ED-660A Thesis I
Semester 4
Complete this course plus 2 Elective credits.ED-660B Thesis II
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