Program Requirements

This program is intended to develop artists trained in various forms of civic engagement, and educational theory and methods. Students who intend to gain K-12 teacher certification must also complete the requirements of the secondary education curriculum of the College of education and the post-baccalaureate certification program given below. Eighty-four credit hours in professional studies satisfy the comprehensive major.minor of this curriculum, and are distributed as follows:

General Education Requirements (37 hours)

Professional Program

Professional Concentration:

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Ceritication (26 hours)

Procedures for Admission
Students who wish to enroll in the post-baccalaureate teacher certification program in Art education must first complete the B.F.A. in Art Education program. Students who have earned the B.F.A. in Art Education at Western Michigan University will be considered for admission to the program with no further review. Students who have completed the undergraduate degree in art education at another institution must submit application materials that include undergraduate transcripts, letters of reference, a letter of intent, an advising check, and completion of any course deficiencies. More complete information is available in the Art Advising office.