Art Education, BFA

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

   English Composition and Oral Communication
   _____________________________    ________

   Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

   Humanities and the Arts
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________    

   Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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   _____________________________    ________                                                                                      

   Social and Behavioral Sciences
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                        

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________                                                                                    

University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US    ____________
International Perspective       ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120                              

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36                      

Arts & Sciences Requirements

Foreign Language (_____ yrs of HS_______)

   ________1010_________________    ________ 
​   ________1020_________________    ________ 

Lab Science  

   _____________________________    ________ 

Multidisciplinary Component

Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.   
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________ 
   _____________________________    ________  

Major Requirements

BCI/FBI

All teacher education majors are required to have a current and valid BCI/FBI check sent to the Office of Educator Preparation and Partnership (OEEP) each year. It is best that these are completed at the end of the Spring semester each year to be valid for the entire school year. Use the following address:

Office of Educator Preparation and Partnership
ATTN: Michelle Fry
101 Education Building
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

For the Professional Year (ARTE 4520  and ARTE 4920 /ARTE 4970 ), a valid BCI/FBI check will be required to extend through the entire academic year and is due no later than July 1st to be eligible.

Measure of Academic Proficiency

As part of our licensure and accreditation requirements, BGSU must document each teacher candidate’s academic proficiency on a nationally-normed achievement measure. To successfully transition from pre-major to major in Art Education, all teacher candidates will need to pass the School of Art Portfolio Review and have evidence of academic proficiency in each category (you can use test scores from different test types, i.e. Reading and Math from ACT and writing from Praxis CORE).

Please note that the change in status (pre-major to major) is based on enrollment capacity and candidates’ qualifications across several criteria, including Measures of Academic Proficiency. Consequently, the Target Minimum Scores (listed below) are used as guidelines in final decisions about program admissions; scores above the Target Minimum Score will strengthen candidates’ application, but candidates with scores below the Target Minimum Score also may be considered for program admission based on faculty review of all criteria.

Reading

Math

Writing

Dispositions

Professional Dispositions are the personal attitudes, values, beliefs, ethics, and actions that create a teaching and learning enivornment of trust. They promote growth on campus and in school and community settings. Dispositions influences how others, including students, peers, colleagues, instructors, staff, supervisors, and community members, perceive and respond to candidates. Dispositions will be assessed and remediated as needed throughout a teache candidate’s program of study. 

Eligibility To Enter the Professional Year in Art Education

(ARTE 4250 and ARTE 4920 /ARTE 4970 )

1. A “C” or better in WRIT 1120 , COMM 1020 , and EDTL 2010 ;
2. Passing score on School of Art Portfolio Review;
3. Completed ARTE courses ARTE 2520 , ARTE 3520 , ARTE 3820 , ARTE 4070 , and ARTE 4210 ;
4. Minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA to register for ARTE 4520 ;
5. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and passing scores on related Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) to register for ARTE 4920  and ARTE 4970 . (Note: OAE test requirements are subject to change. Refer to the Ohio Department of Education website for updates.)

To graduate with a BFA degree in Art Education With Ohio Licensure, Candidates Must

1. Complete all BGP and Arts & Sciences degree requirements
2. Complete all Teacher Education and Art Education courses with a letter grade. (i.e. no S/U credits)
3. Earn passing score on the Educative Teaching Performance Assessment (edTPA)
4. Earn passing scores on related Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE); and,
5. Pass a minimum of 134 credit hours.

Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.

To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.

Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.