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2005-2006 Undergraduate Bulletin

2005-2006 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

B.S. in Education - Specialization in Fine Arts Education

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This program leads to certification as a teacher of the visual arts in all grades in New York state. The aim of this program is to provide prospective teachers with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the fine arts which, together with fundamental courses in education, will lead to public school teaching. Special subject programs are designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the programs. This program is in conformity with standards for art teacher preparation published by the National Art Education Association, the New York State Art Education Association, and the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.

Assistant Professor Zwirn, Adviser

Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 129

After completing a minimum of 45 semester hours of college course work, the student should apply for admission to the School of Education and Allied Human Services through the Department of Curriculum and Teaching. For admission policies and procedures, see Secondary Education, Undergraduate Programs.

The B.S. in Education degree with a specialization in fine arts education requires the following:

1. The Successful Completion of 129 Semester Hours

The successful completion of 129 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better in all course work and a GPA of 2.5 or better in fine arts course work.

2. Liberal Arts

At least 64 semester hours must be in the liberal arts and sciences.

3. Residence Requirements

There are two requirements that ordinarily must be completed in residence at Hofstra: 29 semester hours of course work in education, including student teaching; and the last 30 semester hours taken. (Education courses need not be included within the last 30 semester hours.)

4. The Following General and Major Requirements

a) English

ENGL 1 & 2 and a passing score on the English Proficiency Exam. (See University Degree Requirements), 6 s.h.

ENGL 1 - Composition Credits: 3 s.h.
ENGL 2 - Composition Credits: 3 s.h.

b) Philosophy

Philosophy, 3 s.h.: PHI 10, 14, or 20

PHI 10 - (HP) Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3 s.h.
or
PHI 14 - (HP) Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3 s.h.
or
PHI 20 - (HP) Social and Political Philosophy Credits: 3 s.h.

c) Humanities

SPCM 1 - (CP) Oral Communication Credits: 3 s.h.

d) Language

Language other than English, 0-6 s.h.: completion of 6 s.h. in a language other than English, or 6 s.h. placement equivalency. Six semester hours of American Sign Language (REHB 191 and 192) will satisfy this requirement but does not provide liberal arts and sciences credit.

REHB 191 - American Sign Language I Credits: 3 s.h.
REHB 192 - American Sign Language II Credits: 3 s.h.

e) Social Science

6 s.h. including:

PSY 1 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.
or
PSY 7 - (BH) Fundamental Perspectives in Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.

f) Natural Science

Natural science and mathematics/computer science, 9 semester hours including: natural science, 3 s.h.; mathematics, 3 s.h.; and computer science, 3 s.h.

g) Fine Arts and Art History

Fine arts and art History, 57 semester hours including:

FA 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 27, 45, 80, 170, 172, and 199; AVF 1; AH 3, 4, and either AH 103, 114, 118, 161, or 165. Students are also required to complete 6 semester hours in one of the following areas of specialization:

ceramics (FA 80A, 81, 82, 83, 180, or 180A)
graphic design (FA 51, 51A, 158, or 159G)
painting (FA 45A, 46, 47, 48, 160, or 166)
photography (FA 170A, 170B, 170E, 170F, 170G, 170H, or 171)
sculpture (FA 58, 59, 161, or 167)

Alternatively, the specialization requirement can be met with 9 semester hours in metalsmithing (FA 70, 120, 121, 122, or 123).

Reports based on museum visits are required of students in some fine arts courses.

AH 3 - (AA) Gods and Kings Credits: 3 s.h.
AH 4 - (AA) Religion, Rulers and Rebellion Credits: 3 s.h.
AH 103 - Images: West and East Credits: 3 s.h.
AH 114 - Tribal Arts Credits: 3 s.h.
AH 118 - Pre-Islamic and Islamic Art Credits: 3 s.h.
AH 161 - Art of Personal Adornment Credits: 3 s.h.
AH 165 - Asian Art Credits: 3 s.h.
AVF 1 - Sound and Image Aesthetics Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 10 - Two-Dimensional Design I: Black and White Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 11 - Two-Dimensional Design II: Color Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 12 - Three-Dimensional Design I: Concepts Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 13 - Three-Dimensional Design II: Techniques Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 14 - Drawing and Perception I Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 15 - Drawing and Perception II Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 16 - Drawing III: The Figure Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 27 - Computer Graphics Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 45 - Beginning Painting Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 45A - Materials and Techniques of the Painter Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 46 - Intermediate Painting Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 47 - Techniques of Watercolor Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 48 - Life Painting Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 51 - Graphic Design I Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 51A - Graphic Design II Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 58 - Sculpture I: Construction Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 59 - Sculpture II: Modeling Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 70 - Metalsmithing-Jewelry I Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 80 - Beginning Ceramics Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 80A - Intermediate Ceramics Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 81 - Ceramic Material Formulation and Kilns Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 82 - Ceramic Sculpture/Advanced Ceramics Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 83 - Japanese Ceramics Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 120 - Metalsmithing-Jewelry II Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 121 - Metalsmithing-Forging Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 122 - Metalsmithing-Raising Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 123 - Metalsmithing-Jewelry Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 158 - Graphic Design III Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 159G - Graphic Design IV Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 160 - Painting Workshop I Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 161 - Sculpture IV: Workshop Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 166 - Painting Workshop II Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 167 - Sculpture V: Workshop in Advanced Modeling Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170 - Basic Photography Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170A - Intermediate Photography Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170B - Advanced Photography Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170E - Documentary Photography Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170F - Color Printing From Color Negatives Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170G - The Portrait-Studio Photography I Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 170H - Large Format Camera Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 171 - Alternative Photographic Processes Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 172 - Relief Printing Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 180 - Advanced Ceramic Workshop I Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 180A - Advanced Ceramic Workshop II Credits: 3 s.h.
FA 199 - Senior Project Credits: 3 s.h.

h) Education - Semester Hours: 29

CT 102 - Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
CT 179 - Student Teaching (Undergraduate) Credits: 6 s.h.
FDED 111 - The American School Credits: 3 s.h.
or
FDED 127 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education Credits: 3 s.h.
LYST 102 - Literacy, Art, and Music Credits: 1 s.h.
SED 100 - Educational Technology in Secondary and Middle Level Education Credits: 1 s.h.
SED 113 - The Teaching of Art Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
SED 114 - The Teaching of Art Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
SED 151 - The Secondary School Teacher Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)
SED 178 - Reflective Practice and Classroom Analysis Credits: 3 s.h.
SPED 102 - Inclusion: Meeting Special Needs in PreK-12 Programs Credits: 3 s.h.
(See footnotes *)

Footnotes

* Participation/observation in secondary school are required in each of the following courses:

SED 102 - Field Placement-grades 7-9 (20 clock hours)
SED 151 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (20 clock hours)
SED 152 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (30 clock hours)
SPED 102 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (20 clock hours)
LYST 101 - Field Placement-grades 7-12 (10 clock hours)

Students receiving a grade lower than C- in a professional education course must repeat the course and receive a grade of C or higher in order to remain in the program.

Student Teaching Prerequisites

After completing at least 19 semester hours of professional education course work and an adviser audit of content area course work, students may apply for admission to student teaching. Application forms may be obtained in the Office of Field Placement. Admission criteria are as follows:

A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on overall course work or permission of adviser
No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education course work
A GPA of 2.5 or higher in fine arts content courses

Graduation Requirements

Graduation from the program requires:

Completion of all graduation requirements for the bachelor’s degree in the major content area in which the certification will be sought;
Completion of all course requirements for the co-major in the concentration area within secondary education;
No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional course work;
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in overall course work;
A minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major area in which the certification will be sought;
An electronic portfolio, illustrating the student’s education course work and professional accomplishments.

Teacher Certification Requirements

Upon the successful completion of a teacher education program, students will be eligible to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York state certification. For Initial Certification, students are required to have passing scores on each of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE): the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) and the Assessment of Teaching Skills–Written (ATS-W), and the Content Specialty Test (CST). Students not receiving passing scores on all three examinations will not be eligible for certification.

Note

It is strongly recommended that students complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations prior to student teaching and the Assessment of Teaching Skills–Written (ATS-W), and the Content Specialty Test (CST) during student teaching. All three NYSTCE’s should be completed prior to graduation. Students not receiving passing scores on all three examinations will not be eligible for certification.

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