AE 326 Elementary Art Methods and Materials
AE 501
Sequential and systematic exposure and training in age appropriate methods, materials, and techniques for elementary art program. Students gain theoretical knowledge in art education theory, developmental stages of artistic growth and structuring and maintenance of a comprehensive elementary art program. Field placement required. 4 credits

AE 327 Secondary Art Methods and Materials
AE 527
Core course designed for art certifi cation majors to gain an understanding of the structuring and maintenance of a sequential art program at the middle/junior and senior high level. Emphasis placed on technical skills appropriate for fostering the special creative needs of the adolescent student. Field placement required. 4 credits

AE 409/410 Elementary/Secondary Art Student Teaching
AE 529/530
Eight weeks full-time teaching in an elementary (K-6) art room and eight weeks in a secondary (7-12) art room under the direct supervision of the cooperating teacher and university supervisors. Verification of competence will be determined jointly by the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. The seminar will include the development of topics particularly pertinent to this experience: school law, professional organizations, evaluation, school-based relationships, strategies for teaching, classroom management, development of assessment strategies, preparation for employment. Note: No other courses may be taken while a student is registered for AE 409 and AE 410 without special permission of the director of Art Education. Prerequisite: Completion of all major course requirements, professional sequence requirements, and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. 6 credits each