Art Education Teaching, B.A.

General Education Requirements

All students are expected to complete a common body of academic course work. The General Education Requirements are designed to promote the development of a comprehensive educational base which will effectively support a student’s choice of a major concentration. MATH 099  does not meet the General Education Requirement and does not apply toward graduation requirements.

Required Major Courses

• EDCI 200 Introduction to Contemporary Education Credit: 3
• EDCI 201 PRAXIS Preparation Credit: 1 (Does not count toward graduation.)
• EDCI 311 Comprehensive Assessment in Education Credit: 3
• EDCI 400 Senior Seminar in Education Credit: 3
• EDCI 406 Classroom Management Credit: 3
• EDCI 409 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: I Credit: 3
• EDCI 410 Literacy in the Content Area: Part II Credit: 3
• EDCI 430 Methods and Materials for Teaching Art P-12 Credit: 3
• EDCI 440 Teaching Internship: Specialty Programs (P-12): Elementary Credit: 6
• EDCI 450 Teaching Internship: Specialty Programs (P-12): Secondary Credit: 6
• EDSP 200 Introduction to Special Education Credit: 3
• PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credit: 3
• PSYC 207 Educational Psychology Credit: 3

Phase One: Credits 40-43

General Education Requirements

The student completes the general education requirements established by the University. These courses are usually taken during the first two years of enrollment. All students at UMES are expected to complete a common body of academic course work. Teacher education majors should consult their academic advisors and the UMES Course Catalog for the specific courses in their majors.

Phase Two

Phase Three

MAJOR/SPECIALIZATION FOUNDATION - Only students who have formally advanced to Teacher Candidate status are eligible to enroll in the major/specialization phase. Standards have been established for advancement and are published by the Department of Education in the Teacher Education Handbook. Students are selectively admitted to this phase of the program. They must have a grade point average of 3.00 and passing PRAXIS I scores (or passing scores on other Maryland State approved tests) for program entry, in addition to meeting other requirements. Students must complete and submit a Teacher Education Application which can be obtained online or from the Department of Education.

In this phase of study, each student must complete the specific courses required in their major/specialization area. This third phase of study and preparation includes coursework and integrated field work in the student’s major area of specialization or concentration. The courses which comprise the specialization phase organize and structure an in-depth study of a content/specialty area. Prospective teachers are thoroughly trained in both the content area and effective instructional delivery. Once admitted to Teacher Education, teacher candidates must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 as well as a minimum 3.00 grade point average in their major, with no grade of “D” or lower in the major or in education courses.

The curriculum in this phase of study is established jointly by the Department of Education and the respective academic department. The number of required semester hours in the specialization phase of the teacher education program will vary depending on the content area. A total of 18 semester hours is required in specialization courses for Specialty majors. A total of 39 semester hours is required for specialization courses for Special Education Majors. These requirements are listed in the Teacher Education Handbook.

Phase Four

TEACHING INTERNSHIP (SUPERVISED CLASSROOM TEACHING) - The internship is the culmination of the teacher education program. The Teaching Internship consists of two full-time placements in two (2) different classroom settings, in Professional Development Schools. Each setting exposes students to a different age group or level. Students will be assigned to the Teaching Internship based on program requirements and school system availability. In order to be eligible for admission to the Teaching Internship, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Minimum 3.00 overall grade point average. Any courses transferred into UMES will be counted as part of the cumulative grade point average.
2. Minimum 3.00 grade point average in major.
3. Successful completion of the PRAXIS II-Specialty Area Tests. Students must take and pass the PRAXIS II in their content area before being eligible for their Teaching Internship. Cut-off scores are determined by the Maryland State Department of Education. Registration for the PRAXIS II should be completed as early as possible, but no later than the semester before the Teaching Internship. Passing scores must be submitted to UMES from ETS before the internship begins.
4. All courses, with the exception of the Teaching Internship, and Senior Seminar must be completed (i.e., no incomplete grades).
5. Two recommendations from Teacher Education faculty.
6. Completion of the Application for Teaching Internship.
7. Interview with faculty that includes review of candidate’s professional dispositions and cultural competencies.
8. The Department of Education is committed to providing a quality, supervised internship experience and to providing every student with rich and varied internship options. Every student in a degree-seeking program who is an Education major is assigned to an internship on a full-time basis. Students must provide their transportation to all internship and field experience sites. Each student must also attend a 3-4 day workshop in preparation for the internship.