SJSU Catalog

Art and Design

BA - Art, Concentration in Studio Practice, Preparation for Teaching

This major is designed for students interested in teaching art in high school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University's requirements for a BA in Art, Concentration in General Studio Practice. This program is approved as subject matter preparation for a single subject credential in art, pending final approval by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Minimum grade point average (GPA) and completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See "Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California" (see index) for information on application and admission to credential programs.

Note: Students who wish to complete or have completed another major should consult with an Art and Design advisor who specializes in teacher preparation to determine requirements for single subject matter competency certification in art.

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			45
Of the 51 units required by the university, 6 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Preparation for the Major and Supporting Courses			24
ART 012, ART 013, ART 024 and ART 046 (12); ART 025 or ART 026 (3); ARTH 011 (3); ARTH 070A, ARTH 070B or ARTH 070C (3); PHIL 066 or PHIL 106 (3)
Requirements in the Major			33
Core Requirements		24
ART 061, ART 138, ART 139 and DSGD 083 (12); Complete six units from: ART 055, ART 112A, ART 151, ART 152, ART 153, ART 155, ART 158, ART 159, ART 162, ART 164, ART 166, DSGD 104, PHOT 040, ARTH 198 (6); Complete six units from: ART 042, ART 047, ART 068, ART 132, ART 133, ART 134, ART 140, ART 143, ART 144, ART 147, ART 149, ART 154, ART 171 (6)
Upper Division Art History		6
ARTH 182A, ARTH 183A, ARTH 183B, ARTH 193B, ARTH 194A, ARTH 194B, ARTH 195 or ARTH 197A (3); One additional course from the preceding or the following: ARTH 190B, ARTH 191A (3)
Capstone Course		3
ART 180, ART 197 or ARED 150
Electives			16
Total Units:			120