The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Art & Design Education. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BFA in Art & Design Education

120
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Design & Education requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.75 is required and a 3.0 in art education.

Credits for Major in Art & Design Education

85
To qualify as a major, 85 credits are required. 36 of those credits are taken in studio art, 9 credits in art history, 18 credits are taken in the education discipline and 1 credit in health. 3 credits are taken as electives in art history, 12 credits in studio art and an additional 3 credits can be taken in either art history or studio art.

General Education Credits Required for a BFA in Art & Design Education

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor

First Year

Course Credits
FYS 0952-110
First Year Seminar
General  Education  Requirement
4 credits
ART 0104-105
Drawing I
BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-101/126¹
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Information Literacy Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Communication Elective
Select 1 course: oral
General Education Requirement
3 credits
16 credits

¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design

Course Credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General Education Requirement
4 credits
ART 0104-106
Drawing II
BFA Art & Design Ed Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-101/126¹
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-190
Art Seminar
BFA Art & Design Ed Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits

¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design

Second Year

Course Credits
ARH 0111-196
Art & The World I
BFA in Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-267
Intro Art & Design Education
BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-241/117²
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-275/256³
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Social Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirement
3 credits
15 credits

²241-Introduction Digital Imaging; 117- Printmaking I

³275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Introduction Photography

Course Credits
ARH 0111-197
Art & The World II
BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-275/256³
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-241/117²
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits

²241-Intro Digital Imaging; 117- Printmaking I

³275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Intro Photography

Third Year

Course Credits
EST 0836-304
Community, School & Society
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
EST 0836-221/222 OR PSY0501-114/116
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0111-252
Modern Art
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Math, Computing & Logic Elective
1 of 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits
Course Credits
EST 0836-305
Child w/Special Needs
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-355
Artistic Development: Early Childhood Thru Adolescents
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Art History Elective
Select 1 course
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Studio Art Elective
1 of 4 courses
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Natural Science Elective
1 of 1 course
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
15-16 credits
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Fourth Year

Course Credits
EAR 0803-415
Instruction & Assessment in Visual Arts
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
ECH 0807-595/EDO 0809-595
Select 1 course from above
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
ART 0104-499
Senior Portfolio
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
HED 0834-610
Health Promo for Teachers
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
1 credits
Studio Art Elective
2 of 4 courses
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Art History/Studio Art Elective
Select 1 course
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
16 credits
Course Credits
EAR 0803-540
Student Teaching in Art Education
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
6 credits
ART 0104-402
Senior Thesis II
BFA Art & Design Education Recommendation
3 credits
Studio Art Elective
4 of 4 courses
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
Art History/Studio Art Elective
Pick 1 course
BFA Art & Design Education Requirement
3 credits
15 credits

If student does not take this course, must take a studio art elective instead.

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