Certification Requirements: PK-12 Art

BA or BFA Studio Art & Graphic Design with PK-12 Art Certification Requirements

PK-12 Art Certification Requirements

The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus

The Undergraduate College PK-12 Art Certification requires 156 credits (162 if pursuing a BFA) including:

Certification Courses: 36 credits (9 courses).

BA Studio Art & Graphic Design Courses: 120 credits. Students pursuing 7-12 Art Certification typically follow the BA Studio Art & Graphic Design program. See detailed requirements below and discuss with your advisor.

BFA Studio Art & Graphic Design Courses: 126 credits (see detailed requirements below).

All Education Programs

BA or BFA Studio Art & Graphic Design

The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus

The Undergraduate College Studio Art & Graphic Design program offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree that requires 120 credits (40 courses) or a Bachelors of Fine Arts 126 credits (42 courses) including:

BFA Courses: 6 credits (2 courses).

Major Foundation Courses: 45 credits (15 courses). BA and BFA Studio Art and Design students can earn a minor in Art History faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.

Major Track Courses: 0-30 credits (0-10 courses). BA students can substitute Major Elective Courses and Elective Courses in lieu of pursuing a track, and BFA students are required to choose a track. Tracks are intended solely to highlight courses that may be relevant to a student’s specific interest in Studio Art and Graphic Design and to facilitate faculty advising. Tracks are not formally recognized on student transcripts. Discuss with your advisor. Available tracks include:

• Art Therapy Preparation: 27 credits (9 courses). Art Therapy Preparation track students can earn a minor in Psychology faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.

• Interactive Graphic Design: 30 credits (10 courses).

• Studio Art: 30 credits (10 courses).

Major Elective Courses: 0-12 credits (0-4 courses). These courses are required for BA Studio Art & Graphic Design students if NOT pursuing a track.

Elective Courses: 0-18 credits (0-6 courses). These courses are required for BA Studio Art & Graphic Design students if NOT pursuing a track.

Core Curriculum Experience Course: 0-3 credits (0-1 course). This Core Curriculum course requirement is offered within the Art Therapy Preparation or Interactive Graphic Design track.

Core Curriculum Senior Capstone: 3 credits (1 course). This Core Curriculum course requirement is offered within a student's Major.

Core Curriculum Courses: 42 credits (14 courses). Students will be able to count three (3) classes in their major toward Core Curriculum.

Undergraduate Pennsylvania Certification Requirements

Please see below the requirements and steps to become certified in Pennsylvania on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Rosemont College reserves the right to change any requirements, at any time, to comply with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.

- Complete all program coursework with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- All undergraduate students are required to take 2 math courses and 1 literature course as part of the certification requirements.
- Prior to 60 credits, undergraduate students must complete and pass all basic skills tests.
- Complete a minimum of 125 hours of field experience and 14 weeks of student teaching.
- Complete and pass relevant Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT) and Praxis tests.
- Meet with the Certification Officer (see below) to complete the certification request form and receive information and directions to submit your application to the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) site.

The Certification Officer will then affirm and recommend you for certification on the TIMS site.

- You will be sent notification from the Certification Officer that this recommendation has been completed and will then wait for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to evaluate.
- Official contact from PDE varies during the time of the year, but is typically 4-6 weeks.
- Once contacted via email that you have been approved for certification, you will print your certificate from the TIMS site.

Please contact the Certification Officer Dr. Falconi with any questions: [email protected]

Course Catalog

PK-12 Art Certification Courses (36 Credits)

EDU 0200: Development of Education in the United States

Prerequisite: None

A study of the historical and sociological development of the American system of education and an exploration of current issues in educational theory and practice.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0201: Observation and Analysis

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors

A study of models, techniques, and skills of teaching and learning through
observation and analysis of the inclusive, regular, and diverse classroom and related settings. Topics include management, motivation, and instruction and The Danielson Model. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0220: Teaching Strategies PK-12

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors; EDU 0201.

A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic concepts and principles of elementary and middle grades curriculum. Emphasis is on methods, planning for diversity, inclusion, and differentiation of instruction. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0270: Classroom and Behavior Management

Prerequisite: None

This course will provide students with a foundation in the organization and management of an effective classroom. Students will learn how to create and maintain a positive learning environment at every level, as well as specific techniques for managing a variety of student behavioral issues. Issues of respect, cultural diversity, and appropriate behavioral expectations will also be covered. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0280: Foundations of Special Education

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors; EDU 0201

This is an introductory survey course. Students will learn about the development of special education in the United States. Key laws (e.g., 94-142 and ADA/504) as well as major litigation will be covered in detail. In addition, students will be introduced to the various categories of disability. Students will learn introductory material about educational accommodation for these disabilities and will learn how to write an IEP.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0355: Principles and Practices of Working with ELL Learners

Prerequisite: EDU 0201

This is a basic course intended to provide students with the fundamentals of providing effective classroom instruction to students who are not native English speakers. It will examine the controversy over bilingual education vs., English for Speakers of other Languages (ESL). Students will acquire an understanding of immersion instruction, the various levels of resource room instruction, and how the classroom teacher can support such programs. Significant time will also be devoted to exploring cultural diversity and ways for the classroom teacher to foster a classroom environment which is both respectful and inclusive.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0380: Working with Disabled and Gifted Students in an Inclusion Program

Prerequisite: EDU 0201 and EDU 0280
This course will build on the learnings acquired in the Special Education foundation course described above. The various disabilities will be covered in greater detail with heavy emphasis on accommodating instruction and the classroom environment to the needs of disabled students. A significant portion of the course will also be devoted to strategies for providing appropriate enrichment in the regular classroom to students identified as gifted and talented.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0401: Teaching Art K-12

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

EDU 0455: Student Teaching and Seminar**

Prerequisite: Limited to Education majors or Permission Of Instructor (POI). This course may only be taken during one of a student’s final two semesters in Undergraduate College. Students taking this course in their final semester must have completed all but two required courses.

Directed classroom participation. Teaching completed in suburban or urban schools; conferences and/or seminars with supervising teacher and college faculty member. The seminar also includes exploration of current issues in American education and their relevance for the classroom teacher. Professional conduct an ethical standards are emphasized as well. Competencies for the inclusive classroom are addressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (12 Credits)

**Student Teaching is a full-time “position,” five days/week, minimally 6 hours/day for fourteen weeks. Student teaching may be scheduled for the fall or spring semester. Timely seminars are scheduled during the Student Teaching assignment and are conducted by the Supervisors of Student Teachers on campus.

Studio Art & Interactive Graphic Design Foundation Courses (45 Credits)

ARS 0100: Drawing I

Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to the basic techniques and exercises used in drawing. To develop and enhance perceptual and manual skills, direct observation of the subject and visual problem solving will be stressed. Students considering an art major take this course in the fall semester of their first year.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0101: Visual Fundamentals I

Prerequisite: None

A foundation course intended to emphasize the basic principles of two-dimensional space; objective analysis; systems of experimental manipulation; problem solving; and consideration and use of materials. Students considering an art major should take this course in the fall semester of their first year.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0201: Visual Fundamentals II

Prerequisite: ARS 0101

A continuation of Visual Fundamentals I, emphasizing the investigation of the physical and visual elements of three-dimensional form and structure. Safe use of hand and power tools and equipment will be stressed. Students considering an art major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0205: Painting I

Prerequisite: ARS 0100

The basic techniques of oil painting, its form and craft will be introduced using the human figure, still life, and landscape as subject. Students considering an art major should take this course in the spring semester of their first year.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0250: Computer Graphics I

Prerequisite: ARS 0100 and ARS 0101

This course is an introduction to the electronic tools necessary to function in the graphic design field. Students will be introduced to the latest versions of industry standard software. Students will learn the benefits of different file formats and their applications in print and electronic media. Emphasis will be placed on work created as well as the mechanics of software. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0260: Printmaking I

Prerequisite: ARS 0100 and ARS 0101

Basic techniques and processes used in relief and intaglio printmaking will be surveyed. Among the processes introduced will be dry point, etching, aquatint, surface, and color printing. Health and studio safety will be stressed.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0295: Options in Art

Prerequisite: None

This course is intended to survey the various career options available to the studio art major. Through exposure to a diversity of art professionals, students will become familiar with the strategies to manage and facilitate a successful career in art.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0360: Printmaking II

Prerequisite: ARS 0260

This course is an introduction to silkscreen printing as an applied and fine art printmaking medium. Both hand drawn and photo transparencies will be used to create stencils for printing on paper, cloth, or other surfaces.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Capstone Course (3 Credits)

ARS 0492: Senior Project Seminar I

Prerequisite: Senior Status

Special topics seminar required for all senior art majors (B.A. and B.F.A.) that focuses on individual projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on the research of historical and/or contemporary issues or models related to the student’s project.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Capstone Course (3 Credits)

ARS 0497: Senior Project Seminar II

Prerequisite: ARS 0492

Senior Projects Seminar is the second part of a two-semester seminar that focuses on individual senior projects. In addition to research of historical and/or contemporary issues or models that are related to the student's project, emphasis will be placed on the studio activity and the subsequent exhibition of the senior project.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Studio Art Elective Course (3 Credits)

Choose 1 of the Following Courses:

ARS 0100+ Studio Art Elective

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Art History Courses (12 Credits)

BA or BFA Studio Art and Interactive Graphic Design students can get a Minor in Art History faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.

ARH 0175: History of Art I*

Prerequisite: None

A survey of western visual culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages, in architecture, sculpture, painting, and minor arts. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated with visits to area museums, such as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, to view art of the ancient through medieval world.

Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

ARH 0176: History of Art II*

Prerequisite: None

A survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts, from the 12th century Gothic through the mid-to late nineteenth century. Class lecture and discussion will be integrated with visits to museums, such as: Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn’s New Church, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and/or New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art and The Cloisters. No prerequisites. Offered spring semester. This course fulfills a Global Awareness/Culture requirement in the UC General Education program. During designated semesters, this course will have a travel/study component, featuring an eight-day experience in Florence, Rome, and Paris, to trace the visual culture of the fifteenth through nineteenth centuries in architecture, painting, sculpture, and minor arts. Visits to the major monuments and museums in these cities will accompany lecture/discussion on site.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

Choose 1 of the Following Courses:

ARH 0100+ Historty of Art Elective*

Prerequisite: None

Course descriptiong coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

- ARH 0177 or ARH 0178 recommended for an Art History Minor

Choose 1 of the Following Courses:

ARH 0100+ Non Western Historty of Art Elective*

Prerequisite: None

Course descriptiong coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

BA Studio Art & Interactive Graphic Design Elective Courses (0-12 Credits)

These courses are required for BA Studio Art & Graphic Design students if NOT pursuing a track in Art Therapy Preparation, Interactive Graphic Design or Studio Art.

ARS 0200: Drawing II

Prerequisite: ARS 0100

A continuation of Drawing I with special emphasis on developing perceptual awareness of spatial relationships and conceptual exploration using traditional and non-traditional materials. Art majors should take this course in their first or second year.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Choose 1 of the Following 2 Courses:

ARS 0200+ 3D Studio Art Elective

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0255: Typography

Prerequisite: ARS 0200

This course will focus on typography as a functional and aesthetic tool. Typographical language, structure, and usage as it relates to graphic design and visual communication will be stressed. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester every other year. (3 Credits)

Choose 1 of the Following 2 Courses:

ARS 0200+ Studio Art Elective

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0275: Graphic Design I

Prerequisite: ARS 0101

This course will survey the principles and theories of graphic design with emphasis on the techniques and materials used by the graphic designer. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Choose 1 of the Following 2 Courses:

ARS 0275: Graphic Design I

Prerequisite: ARS 0101

This course will survey the principles and theories of graphic design with emphasis on the techniques and materials used by the graphic designer. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0300: Drawing III

Prerequisite: ARS 0200

Using direct observation of a subject as a point of departure, students will experiment with various media and techniques in order to develop and enhance perceptual and conceptual skills.

Offered as needed. (3 Credits)

Elective Courses (0-18 Credits)

These courses are required for BA Studio Art & Graphic Design students if NOT pursuing a track in Art Therapy Preparation, Interactive Graphic Design or Studio Art.

*Courses can be applied toward more than one requirement.

Any Course Elective*

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits).

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

BFA Studio Art & Graphic Design Major Courses (6 Credits)

Choose 2 of the Following Courses:

ARS 0100+ Studio Art Elective

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Studio Art & Interactive Graphic Design Track Courses (27-30 Credits)

*BA students can substitute Major Elective Courses and Elective Courses in lieu of pursuing a track, and BFA students are required to choose a track. Tracks are intended solely to highlight courses that may be relevant to a student’s specific interest in Studio Art and Graphic Design and to facilitate faculty advising. Tracks are not formally recognized on student transcripts. Discuss with your advisor. Available tracks include: Art Therapy Preparation, Interactive Graphic Design, Studio Art & Art Education.

**Choose 1* of the Following 3 Tracks:**

Art Therapy Preparation Track (27 Credits)

Art Therapy Preparation track students can earn a minor in Psychology faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.

ARS 0110: Introduction to Studio Techniques

Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to various two-dimensional media with emphasis on combinations of materials and processes.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0130: Introduction to Watercolor

Prerequisite: None

This course is intended to introduce students to the techniques in traditional and nontraditional watercolor media. In addition to studio practice, coursework will include weekly demonstrations of techniques and lectures by the instructor. Emphasis will be placed upon direct observation of the subject, including figure, still life and landscape.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0215: Ceramics I

Prerequisite: None

An introduction to the basic techniques needed to use clay as a medium of creative expression. Students will explore form and content while developing skills through class assignments and individual projects.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Experience Course (3 Credits)

ARS 0496: Internship

Prerequisite: None

Internships are required for all students following the BFA Graphic Design, or the Interior Design Track. It is an opportunity to gain exposure to a professional work environment. Credit to be awarded based on internship contract and criteria.

Offered fall/spring semester. (1 Credit)

Psychology Courses (15 Credits)

*Course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

PSY 0200: Developmental Psychology*

Prerequisite: PSY 1001

This course explores current research findings and significant theoretical perspectives related to the cognitive, socioemotional and physical domains of human development and growth across the lifespan. A major theme of the course is the interaction between nature and nurture in human development.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

PSY 0340: Psychology of Personality*

Prerequisite: PSY 1001

This course examines the major theorists who represent the psychoanalytic, identity, needs-hierarchy, behavioral, and humanistic approaches to the study of personality. Also considered will be the influence of events in theorists’ personal and professional lives on the development of these theories. The ways in which race, cultural issues, and gender play a part in the study of personality and personality assessment will also be explored.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

PSY 0380: Abnormal Psychology*

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

PSY 0410: Theories of Counseling*

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

Choose 1 of the Following Courses:

PSY 0100+ Psychology Elective*

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

*Easily add a minor: This course can be applied toward more than one requirement.

- PSY 0100 recommended for a Psychology Minor

Interactive Graphic Design Track (30 Credits)

ARS 0200: Drawing II

Prerequisite: ARS 0100

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0255: Typography

Prerequisite: ARS 0200

Offered fall/spring semester every other year. (3 Credits)

ARS 0275: Graphic Design I

Prerequisite: ARS 0101

This course will survey the principles and theories of graphic design with emphasis on the techniques and materials used by the graphic designer. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0282: Illustration

Prerequisite: ARS 0100 and ARS 0101

Using the image as a vehicle of communication, emphasis will be placed on exploration of various media and techniques of the illustrator.

Offered every other year, fall semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0350: Computer Graphics II

Prerequisite: ARS 0250

This course is a continuation of the study of the mechanics of graphic design software as well as projects as introduced in Computer Graphics I. Also included will be how ideas can be expressed through a manipulation of images using the computer as a creative tool. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0375: Graphic Design II

Prerequisite: ARS 0275

This course is a continuation of the study of design and layout introduced in Graphic Design I. Emphasis will be placed on the development of text and image as it relates to mass communication. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0476: Web Design

Prerequisite: ARS 0250

This professional course includes the technical and theoretical foundation for contemporary web design. Students will learn how to design, create and maintain webpages.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Experience Course (3 Credits)

ARS 0496: Internship

Prerequisite: None

Offered fall/spring semester. (1 Credit)

Choose 2 of the Following Courses:

ARS 0100+ Design Electives

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0100+ Studio Art Electives

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Studio Art Track (30 Credits)

ARS 0200: Drawing II

Prerequisite: ARS 0100

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0300: Drawing III

Prerequisite: ARS 0200

Using direct observation of a subject as a point of departure, students will experiment with various media and techniques in order to develop and enhance perceptual and conceptual skills.

Offered as needed. (3 Credits)

ARS 0305: Painting II

Prerequisite: ARS 0205

This course is a continuation of Painting I with emphasis on developing a personal approach to form and content.

Offered every other year. (3 Credits)

ARS 0405: Painting III

Prerequisite: ARS 0305

Individual painting projects are developed and discussed in conjunction with contemporary and art historical contexts. Emphasis is placed on the student’s personal direction.

Offered as needed. (3 Credits)

Choose 1 of the Following 5 Courses:

ARS 0120: Digital Photography

Prerequisite: None

This course will provide students with opportunities to explore the technology of digital picture making, camera controls, printing, and presentation with emphasis on using computer software such as Adobe Photoshop to correct tonal range, crop images, and correctly resize an image. Course Fee: $75.

Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0215: Ceramics I

Prerequisite: None

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0230: Papermaking I

Prerequisite: ARS 0101

The basic techniques and materials of making two and three-dimensional papermaking will be introduced as a vehicle for formal, material and conceptual explorations.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0270: Sculpture I

Prerequisite: ARS 0101

This course is intended as an introduction to the materials, methods and processes associated with safely creating works of art in three dimensions. The development of a personal approach to expression will be emphasized.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0370: Multimedia

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Choose 3 of the Following Courses:

ARS 0100+ Studio Art Electives

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Choose 2 of the Following Courses:

ARS 0200+ Design Elective

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

ARS 0200+ Studio Art Elective

Prerequisite: None

Course description coming soon.

Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)

Strengthen Your Degree with a Minor

Choose from a wide variety of minors to complement your undergraduate degree. If you wish to learn about a completely different subject, would like to determine your career path or wish to complement your degree, Rosemont College has a diverse array of minor studies to choose from.

When considering a minor, students can consult with their academic advisors to ensure that the courses required for the minor fit into their overall academic plan and personal goals.

Go Further Faster

BA or BFA Studio Art and Interactive Graphic Design students can earn a minor in Art History faster due to overlapping course requirements. Art Therapy Preparation track students can earn a minor in Psychology faster due to overlapping course requirements. See minors for details and discuss with your advisor.

Undergraduate Minors

Choose Your Path to Success

At Rosemont, we understand the complex world of education. In fact, all graduate education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. While an MA in Education is the perfect steppingstone for many, we understand that depending on your desired career trajectory, you may require unique training and certifications. This is why Rosemont offers many opportunities for educators to enhance their credentials through graduate Education programs and certifications. In some cases, students may choose to pursue graduate certification without obtaining a master’s degree. Contact Program Director Denise Falconi for details.

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