About the Program
Art and Design Department
Upton Hall 402
(716) 878-6032
artdesign.buffalostate.edu/art-education
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the Program Coordinator.
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states
This program is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree with coursework in fine arts, design, and/or art education from an accredited college or university and intend to complete the coursework required for New York State certification to teach visual art. After successfully completing the teacher-certification program and passing required New York State teacher certification exams, students are eligible to apply for New York State initial certification through the Teacher Certification Office, Chase Hall 222. No degree or teacher certification is awarded by Buffalo State. Students are expected to complete the entire sequence of coursework and are responsible for any additional certification requirements established by the New York State Teacher Certification Division, including fingerprinting and at least four state-mandated seminars.
Students are expected to complete the entire sequence of coursework and are responsible for any additional certification requirements established by the New York State Teacher Certification Division, including fingerprinting and at least four state-mandated seminars. Students in the program may elect to attend part time or full time yet must attend full time during the student teaching semester. Courses are offered in spring and fall semesters (excluding summer) during the day to accommodate practical experiences in public schools.
Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and
workshops. https://teachercertification.buffalostate.edu/seminars-and-workshops
Admission Requirements
For students to enroll and remain in the program, they must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. A studio portfolio review is required for admission to the program. Contact the Art Education Program for Portfolio Guidelines.
This program is designed for students who have completed at least a visual arts/design related undergraduate degree. If applicants are missing courses equivalent to those found in Buffalo State’s undergraduate art education foundations coursework, they may be asked to take one or more courses (or their equivalents) to fulfill content needed for state required certification exams. The content from foundational art courses is needed for New York State certification exams, which applicants will have completed as part of their undergraduate degree programs, are not included among the 36 credit hours required for completion of this program.
The Buffalo State’s AED BFA Foundations Program includes these courses:
AAD101: DRAWING I
FAR103: DRAWING II (figure drawing from life)
AAD102: INTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
AAD103: INTRODUCTION TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
AAD150: THEMES AND ISSUES IN THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS
AAD251: ART HISTORY I
AAD252: ART HISTORY II
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the visual arts they teach.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of instructional techniques, evaluation concepts, and effective classroom management
strategies.
3. Develop and create planned learning experiences that encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem
solving, and meaningful visual art making.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how diverse children learn and develop, and provide engaging learning opportunities
that support their intellectual, social, and personal development.
5. Consistently exhibit dispositions that are consistent with the TEU Teacher Dispositions and NYS Educator Code of Ethics.
6. Exhibit engagement in continued Professional Learning, Ethical Practice and Leadership.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (36 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
AED200 FUNDAMENTALS OF ART INQUIRY | 3 - Credit Hours
AED300 FOUNDATIONS IN ART EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
AED301 THEORETICAL CONSTRUCTS IN ART EDUCATION | 3 - Credit Hours
AED304 SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING IN ART | 6 - Credit Hours
AED315 ARTS IN LIVING | 3 - Credit Hours
AED335 INCLUSIVE ART CLASSROOMS | 3 - Credit Hours
AED398 ART, SOCIETY AND NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR ART EDUCATORS | 3 - Credit Hours
AED400 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR | 3 - Credit Hours
36 Total Credit Hours