Program Overview

The Art Education program at Columbus State University provides pre-service teachers a solid knowledge base emphasizing pedagogy, curriculum content, and assessment consistent with the national, state, and local standards and goals. In the first two years, students complete studies that establish eligibility for admission to teacher education. This is followed by a sequence of campus and field-based courses culminating in the student teaching semester during the senior year.

All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The CSU Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

In addition to the degree requirements, there are further requirements for teaching certification. Visit the Certification page on the CSU Center for Quality Teaching and Learning (CQTL) website for detailed information about certification requirements and the certification process.

Career Opportunities

While the Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education  (BSEd) program primarily prepares students to work as P-12 teachers, they may also choose to pursue a wide variety of careers and leadership opportunities in the arts, or apply to graduate degree programs in the arts such as the MEd.

The preparation of elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers in Art Education is accomplished through the joint efforts of the College of Education and Health Professions and the Department of Art. Teacher education programs, typically, are closely structured; therefore, students should select a teaching field early in their academic career and follow the appropriate curriculum after declaring a major.

Program of Study

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The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

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At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

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Requires Admission to Teacher Education Program.

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Courses must not be taken in other areas.

Note: Students will be required to take ARTH 2125 Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic, ARTH 2126 Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern or ARTH 2127 Intro to Non-Western Art if they failed to take either ARTH 2125 Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic or ARTH 2126 Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern in Core IMPACTS: Arts, Humanities, and Ethics. 

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Program Map

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Credit hours in science courses depend on whether a student takes one or two lab science courses in Core IMPACTS area Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences.

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Students will complete their required 39 hours of upper-division coursework by including at least 9 hours of coursework at the 3000-level or above in Program Electives.

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There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC.  As of July 1,  2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course.  The course could be any of the following depending on your major:

SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219

This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course. 

• Other requirements are needed in order to enter the Teacher Education Program in addition to the completion of 45 earned semester hours and EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching with a "C" or better, while maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher.  Please see your advisor or the department administrative assistant for a list of the undergraduate Teacher Education Program requirements.
• All BSED Majors must earn a "C" or higher in all ARTE, ARTS, and ARTH courses and students must successfully pass milestone courses (ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review and ARTE 3000 Portfolio Review (BSED)).  Failure to complete either ARTS 2000 within two (2) attempts or ARTE 3000 Portfolio Review (BSED) within two (2) attempts will result in the student being removed from the BSED- Art Education program.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) in Art Education must meet all admission requirements set forth by the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) and meet all requirements set forth by the Department of Art.

During the sophomore year as an art major, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Admission to Teacher Education is completed through TK20.  For further information please go to https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/teacher-education.php. Students should make themselves familiar with the COEHP processes and requirements by visiting the COEHP catalog section.

Additional Program Requirements

Students must maintain a C or better in all major courses

Students must successfully complete two milestone courses (ARTS 2000 Art Foundation: Portfolio Review and ARTE 3000 Portfolio Review (BSED)). Failure to complete each of these within two attempts will result in the student being advised to choose another major.

Students must mount a professional capstone Thesis Exhibition (ARTS 4796 Art Seminar: Thesis Exhibition).

Students must complete all Teaching Requirements, which includes application for admission into the Teacher Education Program through COEHP.