Program Overview

Art Education Program 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 is 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, now available at a reduced rate only $430/credit hour

Degrees & Courses

The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes degree requirements and course descriptions for the major and licensure, as well as a sample 4-year plan.

Outcomes & Careers

Graduates are prepared to teach in a variety of settings, including community centers and K-12 classrooms.

Education Division

The Education Division at ODU is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers in teaching and education.

Student Organizations

• Kappa Delta Pi: An International Honor Society in Education that connects future educators with each other and other education advocates.

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.

Education Field Office

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 for future educators.

Teacher and Principal Professional Licensure Information

The following 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:

• Art Education
• Primary Education
• Intervention Specialist (mild to moderate, moderate to intensive)
• Middle Childhood Education
• Adolescence to Young Adult (Chemistry Education, Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Science, Integrated Social Studies, Life Science) The principal licensure program at Ohio Dominican University satisfies the academic requirement at the Master's level set forth by the State of Ohio.

Initial Licensure Transition Points and Policies

The program has several transition points, including:

• Prior to Transition Point 1: Pre-Professional Stage
• Transition Point 1: Admissions to Professional Education
• Transition Point 3: Program Completion
• Transition Point 4: Teacher Licensure Each transition point has specific criteria and assessments, as well as systems and policies in place to implement the criteria.

Learning Outcomes and Career Paths

The program prepares students for successful careers in teaching and education, with a focus on art education and social justice. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to teach in a variety of settings and to make a positive impact in their communities.