Teaching Art EC 12
Teaching Art EC-12
Turn your love of art into a future in the classroom. 麻豆破解版's Associate of Arts in Teaching Art EC-12 gives you a strong, transfer-ready start toward a bachelor's degree and certification to teach in the public schools. This curriculum covers the first two years of a track built for future art educators. Developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, it serves as a guide for structuring the first two years of an art education major. From your first course to your transfer, you'll build the knowledge and skills that prepare you to inspire young artists 鈥� close to home.
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A career in art education lets you share your passion and shape the next generation of creative thinkers. You'll build a basic knowledge of art 鈥� its history, its appreciation, and its creation 鈥� while learning what it takes to lead a classroom. Your studies blend creativity with real teaching foundations, so you graduate ready to keep moving toward your goals.
This degree is built to transfer. The Teaching Art EC-12 AA prepares you to enter a four-year institution's art education degree program, where you'll complete the coursework and certification needed to teach. From there, the path leads to the public school classroom and a meaningful career working with students of all ages.
Your skills travel with you across many settings. Critical thinking, clear communication, and teamwork matter in every classroom. So does a sense of social and personal responsibility 鈥� the kind that good teachers model for their students every day.
Strong skills open doors. With a solid academic foundation behind you, you can keep building toward a bachelor's degree and a career that makes a difference.
The pay outlook is encouraging, too. In the Beaumont鈥揚ort Arthur area, secondary school teachers earn a median of about $63,210 a year, with the lowest 10% of earners making $48,250 and the top 10% earning $76,720 or more. These figures show a steady, dependable income as you build your teaching career close to home.
Schedule a Meeting
Dr. Blas A. Canedo-Gonzalez
Chair of Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center Building, Office 144
Phone: 409-984-6547
Email: canedoba@lamarpa.edu
Program Information
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | |
| EDUC 1100 | Learning Framework | |
| EDUC 1301 | Intro to the Teaching Profession | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | |
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing I | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ARTS 1304 | Art History II | |
| EDUC 2301 | Intro to Special Populations | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | |
| ARTS 2316 | Painting I | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ARTS 1317 | Drawing II | |
| BIOL 1308 | Biology I (Lec) | |
| BIOL 1108 | Biology I (Lab) | |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ARTS 2317 | Painting II | |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | |
| PHYS 1315 | Physical Science I (Lec) | |
| PHYS 1115 | Physical Science I (Lab) | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | |
| Total | ||
The 麻豆破解版 Teaching Art EC-12 program is built to move with you 鈥� toward a four-year degree and the career you want. As a two-year academic transfer degree, it gives you an affordable, smart start before you continue at a university. Here's how the program sets you up for success:
- Start with an academic transfer degree. The Associate of Arts in Teaching Art EC-12 is the first two years of a track designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree and teach in the public schools. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board developed the curriculum, so your courses are built to carry forward.
- Finish core complete. Complete the 麻豆破解版 core curriculum and you're considered core complete 鈥� a strong head start that lets you focus on your major after you transfer.
- Transfer toward a bachelor's degree. Up to 60鈥�66 semester credit hours from 麻豆破解版 apply toward a bachelor's degree at Lamar University, with an additional 60 hours or more needed to finish the four-year degree. An advisor can help you map your plan from day one, so no time or credits go to waste.
- Move toward teacher certification. This degree prepares you to enter a four-year institution's art education degree program, where you'll complete the steps to become a certified public school teacher.
With a core-complete, transfer-ready foundation, you can continue toward a bachelor's degree and grow your career on a timeline that fits your goals.
What is the Teaching Art EC-12 program at 麻豆破解版?
The program is an Associate of Arts in Teaching Art EC-12 designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree and teach in the public schools. It covers the first two years of an art education track. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board developed the curriculum to guide colleges and universities in structuring those first two years for art education majors.
Is this an academic transfer degree?
Yes. This is a two-year academic transfer degree built to set you up for a four-year university. Complete the 麻豆破解版 core curriculum and you're considered core complete, giving you a strong head start toward your bachelor's degree 鈥� close to home.
What does "core complete" mean?
Core complete means you've finished the full block of general education courses required by the state. Once you're core complete, most universities accept your core as a whole, so you can focus on your major instead of repeating basic requirements.
What skills will I build in this program?
You'll build skills that nearly every field values. Your training focuses on:
- Critical thinking, inquiry, and analysis of information
- Clear written, oral, and visual communication
- Empirical and quantitative reasoning with data and facts
- Teamwork and flexibility in working with others
- Social responsibility and civic engagement
- Personal responsibility and ethical decision-making
These are practical, transferable skills you can carry into the classroom and a four-year degree.
What will I learn about art and teaching?
You'll build a basic knowledge of art, including its history, appreciation, and creation. You'll also learn to model behavior consistent with a teaching professional and gain a clear understanding of the requirements to become a public school teacher.
What can this degree lead to?
This degree prepares you to enter a four-year institution's art education degree program. From there, you can complete the coursework and certification needed to teach art in the public schools and build a rewarding career in education.
Can I attend part-time?
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How many credits transfer to Lamar University?
Up to 60鈥�66 semester credit hours from 麻豆破解版 apply toward a bachelor's degree at Lamar University. From there, you'll complete an additional 60 hours or more to finish your four-year degree. An advisor can help you map your plan from day one.
Do I need certification to teach after I finish?
Yes. Teaching in the public schools requires a bachelor's degree and teacher certification. This program gives you the first two years and the foundation you need, then prepares you to transfer into a four-year art education program where you'll complete your certification.
How long does it take to finish?
You can complete this two-year academic transfer degree in about two years of full-time study. Part-time students may take longer. An advisor will help you choose a pace that fits your schedule.
How do I get started?
Take the first step today. Apply through ApplyTexas, then talk to an advisor about your goals and transfer plans. They'll walk you through enrollment, financial aid, and your course plan 鈥� one clear step at a time, close to home.
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Ready to turn your love of art into a career in the classroom? Your path in art education starts at 麻豆破解版. This two-year academic transfer degree gives you a strong, affordable foundation 鈥� and sets you up to transfer toward a bachelor's degree and teacher certification with confidence.
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By graduation, you'll have more than a degree. You'll have a transfer-ready foundation and a clear path toward teaching art in the public schools. It's affordable, flexible, career-focused learning that meets you where you are 鈥� and prepares you for wherever you want to go.