Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education, offered by the Department of Art Education and Community Arts Practices, is one of two pathways at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture to earning art teaching certification in Pennsylvania and becoming a teaching artist. Students may also become certified teachers through the Bachelor of Fine Arts in any studio arts major with an optional Concentration in Art Education.
The BSEd in Art Education—a NASAD-accredited program leading to Pennsylvania Certification in Art, K-12—offers Tyler students the rigorous, well-rounded, personal and community-based training needed to prepare for careers in art teaching and becoming a teaching artist, all with an urban focus.
Offering students access to the resources of both a world-class art school and a large, public research university, Tyler's undergraduate Art Education programs prepare students to become thoughtful art teachers with the extensive knowledge and skills to teach art to children of all ages.
Tyler students take full advantage of the school's location in Philadelphia and the city's rich array of schools, communities, museums, galleries and artists, opening up opportunities for artistic growth, research, networking and jobs.
The Tyler faculty is committed to urban art education and the power of collaborating with communities. Tyler students don't just learn how to teach art and grow as artists—they learn how to affect positive change in the communities where they work.
The Art Education program ensures a fully-rounded preparation for the elementary and secondary school teacher. This program provides content study for art teacher preparation and teacher certification to teach art in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The requirements for the degree total 122 credits.
The Art Education program requires students to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to enroll in Art Education courses and to graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Art Education.
BSEd in Art Education students should routinely meet with an Art Education faculty advisor to discuss field placement, clearances, and requirements, as the state of Pennsylvania may change requirements after the Bulletin information has been posted. Application for ARTE 3096 and ARTE 4003/ARTE 4088 must be submitted by the deadline communicated to students by the Art Education department.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: TA-ARTE-BSED
Admissions
A portfolio is required for admission into the BSEd in Art Education program. If you have completed college-level studio courses and are seeking studio equivalency credit, you must complete a transfer portfolio review. The department will only accept up to 24 transfer credits of studio work toward the major. Students who are seeking admission into the BSEd in Art Education program must contact the Tyler Admissions Office (215-777-9090) for portfolio requirements.
For more information on how to apply, please visit Tyler's Art Education admissions page.
Study Abroad
Students who plan to study abroad should arrange to meet with their academic advisor and the Education Abroad and Oversees Campuses office as early as possible, preferably during the freshman year, in order to explore options and plan the sequence of courses that would be most appropriate.
Licensure/Certification
Teacher certification is the process used in the U.S. to ensure that prospective K-12 teachers are qualified and prepared to teach at the levels and in the subjects that they intend to teach. Certification in Art Education prepares graduates to teach art to students from K-12. Certification is not always required by private institutions, but some may prefer to hire certified teachers.
In order to become certified in Art Education, students must complete a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, pass the Praxis exams required in their state of employment, and satisfy other state-licensing examinations, as applicable.
Temple University is a Pennsylvania state-approved teacher preparation program for K-12 Art. Completion of Temple University's Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education or Master of Education in Art Education with Teaching Certification satisfies the necessary requirements for graduates to sit for the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, Praxis Subject Assessments, and Praxis Fundamentals.
For certification in some states, students may need to take the Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam for their desired grade levels, which they are prepared for through their field placements, classroom observations, and study of human development and pedagogy.
https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/BecomeAnEducator/Pages/ACPSpecialty.aspx
Accreditation
Temple University is a non-profit accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.
Contact Information
Lisa Kay, Art Education and Community Arts Practices Department Chair
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Tyler Building Administrative Suite, Room B10J
215-777-9264
lisakay@temple.edu
Renee Jackson, Program Head for Art Education
Tyler Building Art Education and Community Arts Practices Suite B090C
215-777-9258
renee.jackson@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Art Education may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 122 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
University Requirements
Completion of the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- Successful completion (minimum grade of C-) in both FDPR 1511 and ARTH 1156 will waive the GenEd Arts (GA) requirement.
- Successful completion (minimum grade of C-) in EDUC 2109, SPED 2231, and TESL 3631 will waive the GenEd Human Behavior (GB) requirement.
- Summer or semester study abroad will satisfy the GenEd Global/World Society requirement.
Major Requirements
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for registration in all Art Education courses.
- ARTE 1001, ARTE 2001, ARTE 3096, ARTE 4003, and ARTE 4088 must be completed with a C or better to fulfill major requirements.
- Students must earn minimum grade of C- in required Studio courses, College of Education coursework and additional mathematics requirement.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Requirements in Visual Studies, Foundation and Crafts | ||
| FDPR 1503 | Woodshop Fundamentals | 1 |
| ART 2011 | Socially Engaged Arts Practices in Communities | 3 |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| FDPR 1531 | 3D Foundation Principles/W | 3 |
| or FDPR 1532 | 3D Foundation Principles/C | |
| VS 1651 | Visual Studies 1 Foundation: Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ARTE 3202 | Teaching Artists | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | ||
| Intermediate Drawing | ||
| Intermediate Figure Drawing | ||
| Drawing Workshop | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting | ||
| Painting | ||
| Painting Workshop | ||
| ART 2702 | Survey of Etching and Relief | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting Materials and Techniques | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Ceramics course - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Beginning Ceramics for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | ||
| Beginning Ceramics | ||
| Fibers and Materials Studies course - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Fibers for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | ||
| Introduction to Fibers and Material Studies | ||
| Art History | ||
| ARTH 1155 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| or ARTH 1955 | Honors Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | |
| ARTH 1156 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | 3 |
| or ARTH 1956 | Honors Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | |
| Additional Art History writing intensive elective course (2000+ level) (WI) | 4 | |
| Art Education | ||
| ARTE 1001 | Professional Practices in Art Education and Art Therapy | 1 |
| ARTE 2001 | Science and Art of Teaching | 4 |
| ARTE 3096 | Art in Elementary and Secondary School (WI) | 4 |
| ARTE 4003 | Inclusive Art Education K-12 Students in the Art Room | 3 |
| ARTE 4088 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| Education | ||
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators | 3 |
| Special Education | ||
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| SPED 3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | ||
| TESL 3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Studio Art Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Academic Elective | 1 | |
| Mathematics Requirement - one Mathematics course (in addition to GenEd Math) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 93 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ARTE 1001 | Professional Practices in Art Education and Art Therapy | 1 |
| ARTH 1155 or ARTH 1955 | Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 or Honors Arts of the World I: Prehistoric to 1300 | 3 |
| FDPR 1511 | Foundation Drawing 1 | 3 |
| FDPR 1521 | 2D Foundation Principles | 3 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FDPR 1503 | Woodshop Fundamentals | 1 |
| ART 2011 | Socially Engaged Arts Practices in Communities | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| 3D Foundation Principles/W | ||
| 3D Foundation Principles/C | ||
| ARTH 1156 or ARTH 1956 | Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century 1 or Honors Arts of the World II: 1300 to the 21st Century | 3 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| VS 1651 | Visual Studies 1 Foundation: Digital Imaging | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting | ||
| Painting | ||
| Painting Workshop | ||
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States | 3 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Mathematics elective (1000+ or higher) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 2702 | Survey of Etching and Relief | 3 |
| Fibers and Materials Studies course - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Fibers for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | ||
| Introduction to Fibers and Material Studies | ||
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators 2 | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education (field experience) 2 | 3 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course GQ | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Drawing | ||
| Intermediate Drawing | ||
| Intermediate Figure Drawing | ||
| Drawing Workshop | ||
| ARTE 2001 | Science and Art of Teaching (field experience) | 4 |
| Ceramics course - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Beginning Ceramics for Non-Tyler BFA Majors | ||
| Beginning Ceramics | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Painting Materials and Techniques | ||
| Landscape | ||
| ARTE 3202 | Teaching Artists | 3 |
| SPED 3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESL 3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners 2 | 3 |
| Art History Writing Intensive Elective WI | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARTE 3096 | Art in Elementary and Secondary School [WI] (field experience) | 4 |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Academic Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARTE 4088 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| ARTE 4003 | Inclusive Art Education K-12 Students in the Art Room | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122 | |