Education - Visual Arts

Courses for the Visual Arts Education Minor are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

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Entrance Requirements for the Minor

Alfred University maintains high standards for all students admitted into our education programs. You may apply for admission into the visual arts education minor at the beginning of your junior year.

Admitted students:

• Are enrolled in a bachelor of Fine Arts major and are recommended by their major division
• Have met GPA and course grade minimums
• Complete and pass an application interview

Alfred University is an approved teacher preparation program for New York State Visual Arts (preK - 12) teacher certification.

Examinations:

• Content Specialty Test (CST)
  
  • The appropriate Content Specialty Test(s) for the appropriate developmental level(s) and certification area(s)
  • Must pass before applying for a teaching certificate
• Educating All Students (EAS)
  
  • Must pass before applying for a teaching certificate
• auTPA:
  
  • Completed during the student teaching semester
  • Must pass before a student will be recommended for certification

New York State Mandated Workshops:

All students must complete state-required workshops in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting, School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE), and Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA). The SAVE workshop is provided within EDUC 231 every semester and the DASA workshop is offered online every semester. The Child Abuse Identification and Reporting class is not offered for undergraduates at AU, but it can be taken online through NYSED.

Fingerprinting/Background Check:

NYS requires candidates applying for Initial (first) certification to complete a fingerprinting/background check. Students will need to have fingerprinting completed for the Practicum/Fieldwork semester in order to comply with school district policies. Fingerprinting information can be obtained from the Division of Education office.

NYSED - Teacher certification acceptable grades policy:

Only courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level courses will be acceptable in meeting the content core and pedagogical core requirements.

Graduates of Alfred University's Education Division have an outstanding placement rate. They excel in their professional careers because they:

• Learn how to convert their knowledge of a subject matter into compelling lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Act on their knowledge in a caring and professional manner that leads to achievement for all learners
• Learn how to learn
• Develop multicultural perspectives and understanding
• Are comfortable with the use of technology to enhance learning