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Program checklist · B.F.A.

Art Education, B.F.A.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.F.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
94
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Art Education major prepares students for certification to teach art from grades Pre-K through 12. Students must have a 3.0 grade point average at the time of admittance and maintain that average throughout their time in the program. Placement is conducted through the School of Education and Professional Studies at Potsdam. A portfolio review is not required to enter the program.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_41f4d87c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Required Art Courses: 28 Credits

    7 items
    1. ARTH 101
      Survey of Art Ancient to Renaissance 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTH 102
      Survey of Art Renaissance to Modern 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. 300/400 Level Art History Electives 6 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ARTS 110
      Foundations of Drawing I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ARTS 120
      Color and Design 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ARTS 130
      Three Dimensional Design 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ARTS 211
      Foundations of Drawing II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Art Studio Courses: 24 Credits

    5 items
    1. ARTS 319
      Graphic Design Media Art 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ARTS 321 - Motion Graphic Design 4 Credit(s)
    2. ARTS 329
      Painting I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ARTS 339
      Printmaking I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ARTS 349
      Sculpture I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ARTS 359 - Ceramics I 4 Credit(s)
    5. ARTS 379
      Photography I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Studio Level 2: 4 Credits

    5 items
    1. ARTS 330
      Painting II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTS 340
      Printmaking II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ARTS 350
      Sculpture II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ARTS 360
      Ceramics II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ARTS 389
      Photography II 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Cognate Courses: 6 Credits

    2 items
    1. PSYC 220
      Child Development 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EDUC 230
      School Health CA 2 SAVE DASA 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Art Education Courses: 23 Credits

    6 items
    1. ARTE 301
      Art Education Child and Adolescent 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ARTE 302
      Methods and Materials in Art Education 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ARTE 303
      Managing the Art Room 2 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ARTE 403
      Art Education: Curriculum Design 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. SECD 455
      Student Teaching Placement 1 6 Credit(s) and
      Not resolved to a course
    6. SECD 456
      Student Teaching Placement 2 6 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: SECD 485 - Student Teaching Full Semester 12 Credit(s)

    Required Education Courses: 12 Credits

    4 items
    1. EDLS 201
      Principles of Education 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. EDLS 307
      Literacy Education in the Arts Disciplines 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. EDLS 315
      Teaching Students With Special Needs Grades 5 to 12 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. EDLS 320
      Education Research Assessment And Evaluation 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Notes

    9 items
    1. Students who successfully complete the program will achieve New York State Initial Certification in Art Education. Student teaching is a college-supervised experience in participating schools in New York State.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Since the student teaching experience is considered a full-time commitment, the following regulations apply:
      Not resolved to a course
    3. No simultaneous coursework is permitted during the student teaching assignment.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Any employment during the student teaching assignment must be approved by the Sponsor Teacher and the Student Teaching Supervisor, and notification given to the Coordinator of Art Education.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Any volunteer activities that could interfere with the student teaching assignment must be approved by the Sponsor Teacher and the Student Teaching supervisor, and notification given to the Coordinator of Art Education
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Student Teaching in Art is a full semester course consisting, in most cases, of two distinctly different teaching experiences. These experiences must include contact with elementary students (PK-6) and secondary students (7-12).
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Art Education majors cannot have an Art Studio minor
      Not resolved to a course
    8. Art Education majors can double major in Visual Arts (BFA) or Graphic Design & New Media (BFA). One degree is awarded for double majors with the same degree type.
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Education courses (EDLS and SECD courses) require a minimum grade of 2.7 or above; therefore, these courses will not satisfy the requirement if students elect the S/P/U grading option. However, an S grade can be used to fulfill all other requirements in the major.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2642&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0025.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.