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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education (Teaching)
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1st year
Fall Semester
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV 1131)
ART 1305
ART 1307
ENGL 1301
MATH 1301 OR 1302
Spring Semester
ART 1306
ART 2304
ART MEDIA
ENGL 1302
MATH 1308
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
2nd year
Fall Semester
ART 2371
ART 3D REQUIREMENT
ART 1309 OR 1310
ART UPPER LEVEL
HIST1301
Spring Semester
ART UPPER LEVEL
ART UPPER LEVEL
ELECTIVE
HIST 1302
ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
3rd year
Fall Semester
ART UPPER LEVEL
ART UPPER LEVEL
ART HISTORY UPPER LEVEL
LANG,PHIL,CULT
SCIENCE
Spring Semester
ART UPPER LEVEL
ART UPPER LEVEL
ART HISTORY UPPER LEVEL
SOCI/BEH SC
SCIENCE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
ART 3322
ART 3323
ELECTIVE
POLS 2311
Spring Semester
ART 3359
ART 4365
POLS 2312
EDUC 4340
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 24
5th Year
Fall Semester
ART UPPER LEVEL
ART 4300
EDUC 3301
LIST 4343
Spring Semester
EDUC4647
ART 4100
HOURS 19
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 133
College of Liberal Arts 502 South Cooper St. #335,Box #19089 P: 817.272.2891 IF: 817.272.2805 I uta.edu
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Art - Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education (Teaching)
Beginning the Path
EDUCATE
Meet with advisor
Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements
Consider a mix of studio courses (art education majors can enhance their teaching by not focusing specifically in one area)
Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library)
Complete 21-Hour CPR
ENGAGE
Join a club or student association
Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions
Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events
EXCEL
Work toward having a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll
Consider joining the Honor's College
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities
Become a better writer and use the Writing Center
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Attend Advisathon
Review advanced art studio courses
Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities
Apply for scholarships, e.g., McNair, Arlington Art
League, CoLA, etc.
Consider adding a minor or certificate
Inquire with faculty about research opportunities
Complete 36-Hour CPR
Set up appointment with College of Education advising
ENGAGE
Attend public lectures on campus, e.g., Maverick Speakers Series, Women's History Month lectures, Termini lecture, etc.
Visit centers on campus to learn more: Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc.
Take a service-learning course
Attend BFA and MFA Exhibition
EXCEL
Complete an internship
Attend an academic conference
Enter an arts competition or juried exhibition
Volunteer in your community
Become art student ambassador
Become President or a board member of a club or student association
Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed
Apply for graduation
Apply for state art certification
Become a tutor for peers
Apply for graduate school
Enter BFA exhibition and/or prepare for senior presentation
Explore career options, e.g., College of Education career fair
Complete clinical teaching
Take and pass TExES state certification exams
ENGAGE
Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony
Be nominated for an award
Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc.
Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs
EXCEL
Win an award
Attend an alumni networking event
Apply for a residency
Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop
Participate in Test Drive (attend graduate classes)
Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty
Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center
Submit for CoLA Spotlight
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
MavMentors
Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships
Career Center & Job Fairs
Federal Work Study
Academic Fellowship Program
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Study Abroad
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Lectures
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership Institute
Leadership Minor
Student Governance
Student Organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Service Learning Courses
Service Learning Showcase
UTA Volunteers
Community Nonprofit Projects
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Intercultural Research Projects
Undergraduate Survey Research
Summer Research Internships
Historical Research Assignments
Research Fellowships & Forums
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Art Administrator
Art Teacher
Art Therapist*
Arts Entrepreneur
Community Arts Organizer
Museum Educator
Nonprofit Arts Worker
certifications, expertise, etc.
*Career options that require more education,
Workforce Skills
Observation
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Aesthetic Sensibility
Critical Assessment and Analysis
Time/Project Management
Synthesis of Range of Art/Design Knowledge
Competencies in Oral/Written Communication/Presentation
Cross-Cultural & Interpersonal Skills
Understand Historical, Cultural, and Stylistic Contexts of Art
Career Readiness
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities; engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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