Art Â鶹¹û¶³, BA
Teacher Certification in Art Â鶹¹û¶³ PK-12
The Art Â鶹¹û¶³ program at Â鶹¹û¶³ empowers future educators to cultivate creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in their students through the study inquiry based art education. By blending theory with four years of field experiences, students learn to create learner-centered, student-driven classrooms that foster a deep understanding of diverse learning needs. Our program emphasizes the importance of solid pedagogical approaches rooted in the PDE Visual Arts and Humanities Standards and National Core Art Standards.
Program Outcomes:
- Develop inquiry based learner-centered art experiences that reflect a deep understanding of diverse student needs and effective pedagogical practices.
- Cultivate the ability to create inclusive, collaborative, and creative classroom & community environments through art education.
- Maintain a strong studio art practice to inform teaching methods and support professional growth as future art educators.
Our Program
The Art Â鶹¹û¶³ program is designed for students to receive K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Pennsylvania Certification, with the goal to pursue a career in art education in school systems and alternative settings. The Art Â鶹¹û¶³ track is built on foundational courses and the PDE Competencies for K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³. Students take courses in the Art and Â鶹¹û¶³ departments, and through Stage 1, 2, 3, and 4 field placements, complete a total of 230 hours in the field prior to 14 weeks of student teaching.
Students on the Art Â鶹¹û¶³ track take courses in Studio Art, Â鶹¹û¶³, Art History, Aesthetics & Criticism.
Build a Community
Moravian Chapters of NAEA & PAEA
Art Â鶹¹û¶³ students are members of the Moravian Chapter of the National Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Association (NAEA) and the Pennsylvania Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Association (PAEA). NAEA & PAEA are professional organizations for art teachers, museum educators, higher education faculty, and pre-service college students earning their degrees in art education, museum studies, art therapy, and related fields. By joining NAEA, our students automatically become a members of PAEA, and you become a member of our NAEA/PAEA Student Chapter.
We also offer post-baccalaureate K12 Art certification, a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³ certification for graduate students, and an MAT Pathways program for undergraduate students interested in K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³ certification. Please visit the Â鶹¹û¶³ Department website to learn more about these exciting options.
Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Four-Year Course Plan
Year 1
| FALL | SPRING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Course Name | Number | Course Name |
| ART 170 or 180 | Drawing 1 or Painting 1 | ART 131 | Intro to Graphic Design |
| MILE 101 | First Year Writing Course | EDUC 160 | Culture, Community & Diversity: Intro. to Critical Pedagogy This course includes 40 hours of Field Experience (Stage 1) |
| University Foundations | ART HISTORY CHOICE 1* | ||
| EDUC 100.2 | Introduction to Â鶹¹û¶³ of English Language Learners | ART or GENERAL ELECTIVE* | |
ART 119 (MILE 102)
| Creativity, Art, and Social Practice |
Year 2
| FALL | SPRING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Course Name | Number | Course Name |
| ART 234 | Professional Practices in Art Â鶹¹û¶³ | ART 160 or 159 or 259 | Ceramics, 3D Design, or Sculpture |
| EDUC 244 | Including Students with Disabilities | EDUC 230 | Student Development & Instructional Design This course includes 40 hours of Field Experience (Stage 2) |
| MATH 120 (1.5 units of MATH as required by PA Dept of Â鶹¹û¶³) | Math for Teaching | MATH 121.2 (1.5 units of MATH as required by PA Dept of Â鶹¹û¶³) | Math for Teaching II |
| UPPER LEVEL ART STUDIO CHOICE 1* | ART 265 (MILE requirement) | Alternative Photographic Processes |
Year 3
| FALL | SPRING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Course Name | Number | Course Name |
| AESTHETICS & CRITICISM CHOICE 1* | EDUC 250 | Art and Child Development | |
| EDUC 345 | (PK-6) Curriculum & Instruction in Art This course includes 75 hours of Field Experience (Stage 3) | AESTHETICS & CRITICISM CHOICE 2* | |
| MILE COURSE REQUIREMENT* | EDUC 349 | 7-12 Curriculum & Instruction in Art This course includes 75 hours of Field Experience (Stage 3) | |
| English Literature (English Literature as required by PA Department of Â鶹¹û¶³) | MILE COURSE REQUIREMENT* |
Year 4
| FALL | SPRING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Course Name | Number | Course Name |
| ART 372 | Studio Thesis | EDUC 379 | Seminar in Art Student Teaching |
| ART or GENERAL ELECTIVE* | EDUC 375 | Student Teaching (Stage 4) | |
| UPPER LEVEL ART STUDIO CHOICE 2* | EDUC 376 | Student Teaching (Stage 4) | |
| ART HISTORY CHOICE 2* | EDUC 377 | Student Teaching (Stage 4) |
Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Minor (Non-Certification)
The Arts build community, foster collaboration, and support self-reflection and personal expression. The minor in Art Â鶹¹û¶³ offers the opportunity to explore the theory and practice of art education across the human lifespan—without pursuing PA K-12 certification. This interdisciplinary minor is ideal for students interested in careers as teaching artists and museum educators, in arts administration, pre-art therapy, human resources & training, health sciences, and fields where community, creativity, and education intersect.
Students will engage with the social, cultural, and developmental dimensions of art, examining how the arts can serve as a catalyst for inclusion, identity, and community connection. Coursework includes both art and education classes, with a strong emphasis on reflective practice and experiential learning.
Courses completed in the Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Minor may be applied toward a post-baccalaureate certification in Art Â鶹¹û¶³, should students decide to pursue PA K-12 certification in the future.
Students will take at least one course in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, or photography as part of this program. Note: Additional coursework in art may be needed to pursue a post-baccalaureate certificate in art education.
Courses in the art education minor include:
Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Core Courses:
ART 133 - Arts across the Lifespan (offered Spring semester, alternating year)
EDUC 234 - Professional Practices in Art Â鶹¹û¶³ (Fall semester)
Choose 2 from the following Art/Â鶹¹û¶³ choices:
*ART 119 - Creativity, Art, and Social Practice (Fall semester)
*EDUC 160 - Culture, Community, and Diversity: Introduction to Critical Teaching
*EDUC 250 - Art and Child Development (Spring semester)
*EDUC 230 - Student Development and Instructional Design
*Courses on this list may be applied to a Post baccalaureate certification in K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³. Note, in order to be certified in Art Â鶹¹û¶³ K12 in PA, students must also meet the Art competencies or apply with an undergraduate related degree. These courses will not apply to a MAT (Masters of Arts in Teaching), all courses in the MAT program must be taken at the graduate level.
At least one course unit in Art, with an emphasis on hands on art making skills and techniques. (100 or 200 level)
Courses options include, but are not limited to:
ART 170, 180, 131, 142, 147, 159, 160, 167, 165, 245, 270, 259, 265, 267, 280.
