Program Overview:
The Center for Art and Design
Mission Statement
Visual and cultural literacy are fundamental to a liberal arts education and necessary for navigating competitive professional environments. The Center for Art and Design promotes visual and cultural literacy through disciplined studio work and research practices, intellectual challenge, and interdisciplinary exchange. The faculty are committed to each student’s ability to see aesthetically, think critically, act creatively, and make lasting contributions as innovative artists, educators, scholars, and leaders.
Initial Certification in Art Education, Certificate Only Program – 21-24 Credits
This program prepares students to satisfy the NYS requirements for Initial Certification in Art Education, for those who already hold a master’s degree in art.
Prerequisites for the Certificate Only Program
- An undergraduate degree in the field of fine arts OR an undergraduate degree in another area PLUS completed courses/experiences equivalent to an art major;
- A master's degree that includes 12 credits in the Visual Arts; OR a master's degree plus 12 graduate credits in the Visual Arts; and
- A fine arts portfolio that shows developed personal imagery and demonstrates competent observational drawing skills.
Additional Requirements as per NYSED regulations:
- Completed a minimum of 30 credits in the Visual Arts: 2-D and 3-D coursework, and modern art history are required.
- Completed a broad background in General Education requirements.
Upon acceptance, transcripts will be reviewed and any deficiencies will be communicated to the applicant.
Objectives:
- To prepare students for NYS Initial Certification in Art PK-12 through study of art education history, critical theory, curriculum, and assessment issues; and application of current pedagogical research to practice teaching in real classrooms.
- To promote leadership in art education by participating in professional activities that provide service to communities in and beyond the classroom.
Program Contacts:
To email the Art Department Graduate Coordinator,
Jennifer Childress, Art Education
Program Webpage,
Art Education C.A.S.
Program Requirements:
Required Courses (21-24 Credits):
| | Developmental or Educational Psychology* | 3 |
| SED 515 | Including Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms | 3 |
| ART 515 | School Experience in Art | 0 |
| ART 516 | Develop in Art & Literacy | 3 |
| ART 522 | Theories of Art Education | 3 |
| ART 523 | Art Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment | 3 |
| ART 524 | Methods of Teaching Art and Lab | 3 |
| ART 525 | Advanced Methods Teaching Art | 3 |
| ART 526 | Student Teaching in Elementary & Secondary Art | 3 |
*Developmental/Educational Psychology; (if not taken already, must be completed during first or second semester)
5 NYSED Required Workshops (0)
| EPY 637 | Substance Abuse Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 602 | Violence Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 603 | Child Abuse Prevention | 0 |
| EDU 606 | HIV/Aids and Communicable Diseases Workshop | 0 |
| EDU 611 | Dignity For All Students | 0 |
Assessment:
There are two major art education assessment checkpoints:
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After
ART 524, students must be recommended by art education faculty to proceed to student teaching.
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In addition to maintaining a 3.0 average or above and completion of all degree coursework, Student Teaching (
ART 526 – P/F) and the accompanying seminar course Advanced Methods (
ART 525 – minimum B) must both be successfully completed for the College to recommend the candidate to NYSED for certification.
In addition, NYSED requires all teaching candidates to pass the following certification tests:
Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST)
Educating All Students Test (EAS)
Content Specialty Test (CST in Visual Arts)
Teacher Practice Assessment (edTPA)
PLUS
OSPRA Fingerprint Clearance
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
| Classroom practice prior to student teaching |
115 hrs |
| Student Teaching |
500* hrs |
Prior to student teaching, graduate students fulfill over 100 hours of hands-on art experience with school age children. They act as an aide in an art classroom, and work with children and teens in an after-school program and summer art camp. They will also spend an entire semester teaching an assigned grade level at a local school that does not have an art program. By participating in this component of the program, students learn valuable teaching skills while opening the world of art to children who may not otherwise experience learning in art.
A full semester (15 weeks) of student teaching is required, where those pursuing certification through our program will work with students at both elementary and secondary levels.
Some graduate students may elect to student teach “part-time” wherein they student teach fewer hours per week than full time student teachers, but for more than 16 weeks. This option is available to those who have particular family or financial obligations, and must be pre-approved at least one semester in advance by the Art Education Graduate Coordinator.
Some internships are available to work in local after school programs with K-8 children, children of refugees, and/or students at risk; and in museum education. Students who wish to include an internship in their program should work with faculty to research the opportunities at least one semester before applying.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses:
| ART 522 | Theories of Art Education | 3 |
| ART 525 | Advanced Methods Teaching Art | 3 |
| ART 526 | Student Teaching in Elementary & Secondary Art | 3 |
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: The Art Department at The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design; Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Art Admission Information:
- Applicants for all graduate art programs must submit the requirements for general application for graduate study, and the additional art admission requirements, to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Applicants must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) and also in the undergraduate major.
- In addition, applicants must submit the following:
- A digital portfolio, comprised of 20 artworks that demonstrate a serious exploration of an idea in current work rather than a portfolio that contains a variety of works. Five of the pieces must include observational drawing.
- Accepted forms for the digital portfolio include: CD, download via weblink service (dropbox, transferbigfiles.com, etc.), or personal website. Still images should be in .jpg format with a minimum resolution of 150 dpi. Moving images should be in .wav or .mp4 format.
- The portfolio should be labeled with the name, address, telephone number of the applicant, and the studio specialization for which the applicant is applying (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture).
- The following information should be included on a separate written list:
- applicant’s name
- number of each image
- date of each image
- medium of each image
- dimensions of each image
- The essay required for graduate admission should include the applicant’s interest and commitment to making his or her own art.
When reviewing the portfolio, the admissions committee looks for:
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Coherent and conceptually developed work;
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Strong skills in the area of concentration; and
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A proficiency in drawing.
When reviewing the graduate application essay, the admissions committee looks for:
- Graduate-level writing skills;
- A commitment to personal art making; and
- A commitment to children and their learning needs, and an understanding of the importance of education.
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