MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY/Department of Art Advising Form – revised 4/14/2009
2009-11 BA in Art/teaching P-12 certification Option – 126-135 cr. hrs.
Good thru Aug. 2018
Student Name / Student M Number / ACT Composite Score(a score of 21 required)
Advisor Name / Advisor Signature / Date
Dept. / No. / Subject / Cr.Hrs. / Sem/yr trans #
University Studies – 44-53 cr. hrs.
Oral and Written Communication (7 hrs)*
ENG / 105 / Eng. Comp. / 4
COM / 161 / Intro. to Pub. Speaking / 3
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quant. Skills (7-10 hrs)
*Science elect. & lab / 4-5
*Mathematics elect. / 3-5
World’s Historical, Lit, and Philosophical Trad. (9 hrs)
HUM
/ 211 / West. Hum. Tradition / 3CIV
/ 201 / World Civ I or CIV 202 / 3/ *one additional course / 3
Global Awareness, Cult. Diversity, & the World’s Artistic Trad. (9-15 hrs)
ART / 211 / Intro. History of Art I / 3
Minimum of six hours in a single foreign language, culminating in proficiency at 202 level or above
3
3
Social & Self-Awareness & Responsible Citizenship (6 hrs)
*(one course from the Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Civic Engagement category)
3
*(one course from the Social Science category)
PSY
/ 180 / General Psychology / 3University Studies Electives – 6 cr. hrs.
ART
/ 212 / Intro. History of Art II / 3EDU
/ 103 / Issues & Practices Ed. / 3* see university studies approved electives for options
Art Core – 43 cr hrs.
Foundation Courses – 13 cr. hrs.
ART
/ 099 / Art Orientation / 1ART / 101 / Drawing I / 3
ART / 111 / 2-D Design / 3
ART / 112 / 3-D Design / 3
ART / 201 / Drawing II / 3
2-D & 3-D Studio Electives – 18 cr. hrs.
ART / 330 / Painting I (required) / 3
Select 2 courses from following
ART / 300 / Drawing III / 3ART / 350 / Graphic Design I / 3
ART / 379 / Printmaking I / 3
ART / 382 / Photography I / 3
ART / 393 / Special Topics in 2-D / 3
Select 3 courses from following
ART / 309 / Metalsmithing I / 3ART / 310 / Furniture Design I / 3
ART / 360 / Sculpture I / 3
ART / 370 / Ceramics I / 3
ART / 394 / Special Topics in 3-D / 3
Dept. / No. / Subject / Cr.Hrs. / Sem/yr trans #
Mid-Degree Review – 1 cr. hrs. (taken after 30 cr. hrs. in art)
ART
/ 298 / Mid-Degree Review / 1Art History Courses – 9 cr. hrs. in addition to 211 & 212
(one course from the following)
ART
/ 415 / Greek & Roman Art / 3ART / 416 / Medieval Art / 3
ART / 418 / Renaissance Art / 3
ART / 419 / Baroque Art / 3
(one course from the following)
ART / 428 / 19th Century Art / 3ART / 429 / Art from 1900 to 1960 / 3
ART / 430 / Contemporary Art / 3
(one course from the following or from the 2 lists above)
ART / 356 / Art Non-Western Cult. / 3ART / 425 / Art of Asia / 3
ART / 491 / Special Prob. Art Hist. / 3
ART / 501 / Seminar: Special Topics in Art Hist. / 3
BA Degree Requirements – 2 cr. hrs.
ART
/ 399 / Professional Practices / 1ART / 499 / BA/BS Exhibition / 1
Teaching certification Option – 12 cr. hrs.
Studio Art Electives – 6 cr. hrs.
2 sequential courses in the same studio emphasis above the introductory level
ART
/ 3ART
/ 3Courses in Art Education – 6 cr. hrs.
ART
/ 341 / Fund. Elem. Sch. Art / 3ART / 342 / Fund. Sec. Sch. Art / 3
Professional Education Courses – 27 cr. hrs.
EDP / 260 / PSY Human Devel. / 3
SED
/ 300 / Except. Child. Class. / 3SEC / 420 / Practicum (take sem. prior to Stud. Teach.) / 2
EDU / 403 / Structure & Found. of Ed. (take sem. prior to Stud. Teach.) / 2
EDU / 422 / Student Teach. Sem. / 3
ELE / 421 / Student Teach. Elem. / 7
SEC / 421 / Student Teach. Sec. / 7
PRAXIS II Specialty Area Tests
0131 Art Making (passing score 154)
0133 Art: Content Knowledge (passing score 158)
Principles of Learning & Teaching (passing score 161)
30522 P-6, 30523 5-9, 30524 7-12 (choose 1 test)
A minimum GPA of 2.45 overall required
* See additional requirements & information on back
Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching
Teacher Education. In order to be admitted to teacher education, students must:
1. Provide Teacher Education Services with scores of tests to measure general academic proficiency. A person shall not be permitted to apply for admission to the teacher education program without first providing evidence of meeting the general academic proficiency requirement through any one of the following tests:
a. A minimum composite score of 21 on the American College Test (ACT);
b. Scores on the Communication Skills (646) and General Knowledge (643) portions of the core battery;
c. Scores on the Professional Standards Skills Test (PPST or C-PPST) of Math (173), Reading (173), and Writing (172); or
d. Graduate Records Exam (GRE) minimum passing score and writing assessment as required by the institution, or
e. SAT-the minimum score of 900 and required writing assessment.
2. Have earned an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.45 on a 4.0 scale at the point of admission. This 2.45 minimum GPA remains a requirement throughout the teacher certification program.
3. Have completed a minimum 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.45 GPA to include the following course work:
a. ENG 101 or 102 with a grade of A or B;
b. MAT 117 (or higher level math) with a grade of C or better;
c. COM 161 with a grade of C or better.
d. EDU 103 with a grade of C or better.
4. A review of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel and a Declaration of Eligibility signed by the candidate affirming a commitment to upholding the code and acknowledging awareness of information required for state certification.
5. Successful review by the admission to teacher education committee of their college.
6. Have supplied TES with any other required information.
Note: Students who have not been admitted to teacher education will be blocked from enrolling in specific upper-level courses.
Student teaching. In order to admitted to student teaching, students must:
1. File a formal application with Teacher Education Services two semesters prior to the term in which student teaching is desired. (Applications are distributed at scheduled student teaching orientations only.)
2. Have been granted admission to the teacher education program.
3. Have obtained admission to teacher education prior to student teaching interview.
4. Have a minimum 2.45 overall GPA.
5. Have senior, irregular or graduate status and have completed 100% of their major subject matter field (middle school majors must complete 100% of both specialty areas).
6. Have completed all required professional teacher education courses (EDU 103, EDP 260, SED 300, EDU 403, SEC 420, EDU 422, ELE, 421, and SEC 421) with a minimum 2.45 GPA.
7. Have 2.45 GPA in major for which they desire certification.
8. Have met all applicable computer literacy and applications requirements.
9. Have demonstrated teaching ability in field by completing all experiences.
10. File a valid current medical examination, which includes a TB test, with Teacher Education Services.
11. Have been successfully reviewed by the admission to teacher education committee of their college, and
12. Have supplied TES with any other required information. Note: The Education Professional Standards Board has adopted minimum grade point average (GPA) requirements for admission to educator preparation, entrance to student teaching, and certificate application. When tabulating a GPA, a 2.450 GPA shall be rounded up to 2.5 All GPAs between a 2.450 and 2.499 shall be rounded up to a 2.5.
General Requirements for Certification in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Any person who wishes to be recommended by MSU for an initial Kentucky teaching certificate must have:
1. Successfully completed an approved teacher education program including student teaching.
2. Filed an application for certification (TC-1), or electronically the KECI, with Teacher Education Services, 2101 Alexander Hall.
3. Obtained at least minimal scores required on NTE/PRAXIS/specialty area test(s).
4. Have earned bachelor’s degree.
Note: Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (KEPSB). Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur after publication of this Bulletin. For the most current information, students should check with an advisor in one of the departments in the College of Education.
University Studies Courses by Thematic Categories: 09-11
Required Courses for all Bachelor's Degrees: ENG 105 (or ENG 104); CIV 201 or CIV 202 (or HON 151 or 152); COM 161 (or HON 165); HUM 211 (or HON 251)
Oral and Written Communication: ENG 105 Critical Reading, Writing & Inquiry; ENG 214 Intro to Creative Writing; ENG 224 Writing in the Professions; COM 161 Intro to Public Speaking; COM 181 Intro to Interpersonal Comm; FRE 101; FRE 102; FRE 110 Basic Conversational French; FRE 201; FRE 202; FRE 210 Intermediate French Conversation; GER 101; GER 102; GER 110 Basic Conversational German; GER 201; GER 202; GER 210 Intermediate Conversational German; HON 165 Honors Sem in Comm; JPN 101; JPN 102; JPN 110 Basic Conversational Japanese; JPN 201; JPN 202; JPN 210 Intermediate Conversational Japanese; SPA 101; SPA 102; SPA 110 Basic Conversational Spanish; SPA 201; SPA 202; SPA 210 Intermediate Conversational Spanish
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies and Quantitative Skills
Science Category: AST 115/116 Intro to Astronomy/Lab; BIO 101 Biological Concepts; BIO 109 The Biology of Cancer; BIO 116 Biological Inquiry & Analysis; BIO 221 Zoology: Animal Form & Functions; BIO 222 Botany: Plant Form & Functions; CHE 101 Consumer Chem; CHE 105 Intro Chem I; CHE 106 Intro Chem II; CHE 111 Essentials of Chem & Biochem; CHE 201 Gen College Chem; CHE 202 Gen. Chem & Quantitative Analysis; CHE 210 Brief Organic Chem; CHE 215 Organic Chem Lab; GSC 101 Earth & the Environment; GSC 102 Earth Through Time; GSC 125 Weather & Climate; GSC 199 Earth Sci; PHY 105 Sci of Sound; PHY 125/126 Brief Intro Physics/Lab; PHY 130/131 Gen Physics/Lab; PHY 132/133 Gen. Physics II/Lab; PHY 235/236 Mechanics, Heat & Wave Motion/Lab; PHY 255/256 Electricity, Magnetism & Light/Lab
Mathematics Category: HON 262 Honors Sem in Mathematics; MAT 117 Mathematical Concepts; MAT 130 Tech Math I; MAT 135 Intro to Probability & Statistics; MAT 140 College Algebra; MAT 145 Trigonometry; MAT 150 Algebra & Trigonometry; MAT 220 Business Calculus; MAT 230 Tech. Math II; MAT 250 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I; MAT 308 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II; MAT 309 Calculus & Analytic Geometry III; MAT 330 Tech Math III
World's Historical, Literary & Philosophical Traditions: ART 211 Intro to Art History I; ART 212 Intro to Art History II; CIV 201/202 World Civ (formerly CIV 101/102); ENG 201 Appreciation of Lit; ENG 213 Film and Lit; ENG 243 Literary Masterpieces; HIS 201 Modern Europe; HIS 222 Am Experience since 1865; HON 100 Interdisciplinary Humanities & Fine Arts; HON 201 Honors Sem in Soc Sci I; HON 202 Honors Sem in Soc Sci II; HON 251 Sem in Lit and Phil; HON 252 Sem in Lit & Phil II; HUM 205 Humanistic Traditions Abroad; HUM 211 Western Humanities Tradition; PHI 103 Critical Thinking; PHI 201 Intro to Philosophy; PHI 202 Ethics; POL 261 Intro to Political Theory; RGS 200 Intro to Comp Religions
Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity and the World's Artistic Traditions: AGR 353 World Food, Ag & Society; ANT 140 Intro to Cultural Anthropology; ARC 150 Intro to Archaeology; ART 105 Studio Art for Non-Majors; ART 121 Art Appr; ART 211 Intro to History of Art I; ART 212 Intro to History of Art II; FRE 101; FRE 102; FRE 105 Intro to French Culture; FRE 110 Basic Conversational French; FRE 201; FRE 202; FRE 210 Intermediate French Conversation; GER 101; GER 102; GER 105 Intro to German Culture; GER 110 Basic Conversational German; GER 201; GER 202; GER 210 Intermediate Conversational German; GER 102; GSC 110 World Geography; HON 161 Honors Sem in Visual Arts; HON 162 Honors Sem in Music; HON 163 Honors Sem in Theatre; HON 164 Honors Sem in Arts & Culture Abroad; HON 351 Honors Sem in International Affairs; HUM 215 Humanities in the Modern World; JPN 101; JPN 102; JPN 105 Intro to Japanese Culture; JPN 110 Basic Conversational Japanese; JPN 201; JPN 202; JPN 210 Intermediate Conversational Japanese; MCG 201 Intro to Multicultural, Class & Gender Studies; MUS 104 Intro to Jazz History; MUS 105 Intro to Music History; MUS 106 Music in Film; MUS 107 Intro to Am Music Theater; MUS 109 Intro to Music Theory; POL 250 Intro to International Relations; POL 252 Contemporary Political Systems; RGS 200 Intro to Comparative Religions; SPA 101; SPA 102; SPA 105 Intro to Spanish Culture; SPA 106 Spanish for the Agricultural Industry; SPA 110 Basic Conversational Spanish; SPA 201; SPA 202; SPA 210 Intermediate Conversational Spanish; THD 101 Dance Appreciation; THD 104 Theatre Experience
Social and Self Awareness and Responsible Citizenship
Ethics, Social Responsibility & Civic Engagement: BIO 103 Saving Planet Earth; ENG 226 Argument & Discourse; HIS 221 Am Experience to 1865; HIS 222 Am Experience since 1865; POL 140 Am Govt; PHI 202 Ethics; YNL 290 Current Trends & Issues in Youth & Human Services