Program Overview

Introduction to Art Education at Ohio Dominican University

The Art Education program at Ohio Dominican University is a highly individualized, student-centered program that embraces the Dominican tradition of art as a form of social justice and responsibility.

Program Highlights

• Earn a bachelor's degree or licensure in Art Education
• Double licensure option with Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist within 4 years
• Curriculum drawn from both Art and Education programs
• Opportunities to work in ODU's Wehrle Gallery and teach art workshops at The Charles School
• Program focuses on art materials, techniques, and developmental theory for K-12 classrooms
• Pursue your teaching license at ODU at a reduced rate of $430/credit hour

Degree Requirements and Courses

The Arts Education program at ODU focuses on art materials, techniques, and developmental theory for use in classrooms, Pre-K to grade 12. The degree offered is a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Education, with licensure options in Art Education, Multi-Age.

Learning Outcomes and Career Paths

Graduates of ODU's Arts Education program will have an understanding of the power and unique role of art/art making in society, a lifetime appreciation for art as a means of enrichment and learning, and the ability to teach the art discipline with a focus on relevancy, diversity, inclusion, and the concept of social justice. Career paths include:

• Teacher or art specialist in K-12 classrooms, art and community centers
• Positions in museums or public and private organizations
• Opening their own art studio or art therapy practice
• Graduate programs in Arts Education, Museum Education, Art Therapy, and more

Professional Accreditations

ODU's Arts Education curriculum is aligned with the standards of the National Arts Education Association, the governing body for Art Education in North America. The Education Field Office at ODU organizes and administers all field and clinical experiences in the teacher education programs, partnering with area school districts and their teachers to provide quality and diverse field experiences.

Teacher and Principal Professional Licensure Information

The Ohio Dominican University teacher licensure programs satisfy the academic requirements for teacher licensure programs at the Bachelor's degree and Post-Baccalaureate level set forth by the State of Ohio. Programs include Art Education, Primary Education, Intervention Specialist, Middle Childhood Education, and Adolescence to Young Adult Education. ODU graduates who complete these programs are eligible to sit for the appropriate Ohio Assessment for Educators exam.

Initial Licensure Transition Points and Policies

The program has several transition points, including:

• Prior to Transition Point 1: Pre-Professional Stage, which includes BCII checks and Introduction to Teaching field experience
• Transition Point 1: Admissions to Professional Education, requiring purchase of TK20, completion of application, admission essay, faculty recommendations, GPA requirements, and Praxis I test
• Transition Point 3: Program Completion, which includes completion of all program requirements, student teaching, and edTPA
• Transition Point 4: Teacher Licensure, requiring completion of all program requirements, GPA requirements, earning appropriate scores on PRAXIS II exams, and submitting a positive BCII report to the Ohio Department of Education

Conclusion

The Art Education program at Ohio Dominican University offers a comprehensive and individualized education that prepares students for careers in art education and beyond. With its strong focus on social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence, ODU's Art Education program is an excellent choice for those passionate about art and education.