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Art Â鶹¹û¶³, BA

Teacher Certification in Art Â鶹¹û¶³ PK-12

The Art Â鶹¹û¶³ program at Â鶹¹û¶³ empowers future educators to cultivate creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in their students through the study inquiry based art education. By blending theory with four years of field experiences, students learn to create learner-centered, student-driven classrooms that foster a deep understanding of diverse learning needs. Our program emphasizes the importance of solid pedagogical approaches rooted in the PDE Visual Arts and Humanities Standards and National Core Art Standards.

Program Outcomes:

• Develop inquiry based learner-centered art experiences that reflect a deep understanding of diverse student needs and effective pedagogical practices.
• Cultivate the ability to create inclusive, collaborative, and creative classroom & community environments through art education.
• Maintain a strong studio art practice to inform teaching methods and support professional growth as future art educators.

Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Program Description

This track is designed for students to receive K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Pennsylvania Certification, with the goal to pursue a career in art education in school systems and alternative settings. The Art Â鶹¹û¶³ track is built on foundational courses and the PDE Competencies for K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³. Students take courses in the Art and Â鶹¹û¶³ departments, and through Stage 1, 2, 3, and 4 field placements, complete a total of 230 hours in the field prior to 14 weeks of student teaching. 

Students on the Art Â鶹¹û¶³ track take courses in Studio Art, Â鶹¹û¶³, Art History, Aesthetics & Criticism.

Moravian Chapters of NAEA & PAEA 

Art Â鶹¹û¶³ students are members of the Moravian Chapter of the National Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Association (NAEA) and the Pennsylvania Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Association (PAEA). NAEA & PAEA are professional organizations for art teachers, museum educators, higher education faculty, and pre-service college students earning their degrees in art education, museum studies, art therapy, and related fields. By joining NAEA, our students automatically become a members of PAEA, and you become a member of our NAEA/PAEA Student Chapter. 

We also offer post-baccalaureate K12 Art certification, a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³ certification for graduate students, and an MAT Pathways program for undergraduate students interested in K12 Art Â鶹¹û¶³ certification. Please visit the Â鶹¹û¶³ Department website to learn more about these exciting options. 

Contact Dr. MaryJo Rosania Harvie, Director of Art Â鶹¹û¶³ to discuss the Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Program at Moravian!

Art Â鶹¹û¶³ Major Four-Year Schedule/ Sequential Requirements:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4