Art Teaching Credential

The Academy of Art University offers three pathways toward teaching art in the classroom:

Pathway One
California Traditional Single Subject Credential in Art: The Traditional Single Subject Credential develops your skills and confidence in curriculum planning, teaching to various student needs and populations, and applying instructional strategies through a student teaching semester in a public K-12 Northern California school.

Track One – 18 Units: Recommended if you have completed your BFA in Art Education from the Academy of Art University.
Track Two – 30 Units: Recommended if you are new to the School of Art Education.

Pathway Two
California Internship Single Subject Credential in Art: The Internship Credential allows you to be a hired teacher of record in a California school district while you take your credential classes.

This option is for those who have found employment or are in the process of seeking employment with a public school district in California but do not yet have their credential.*

*The Internship Credential can be applied for while enrolled in the Traditional Credential or MAT in Art Education after prerequisite courses have been met.

Pathway Three
MAT in Art Education (California Single Subject Credential in Art AND masters degree): The master’s of art in teaching develops your skills in curriculum planning, teaching to various student needs and populations, and applying instructional strategies through a student teaching semester in a public K-12 Northern California school.

Your culminating Capstone Projects will consist of researching a topic and creating an advocacy video demonstrating the importance of Arts Education in today’s education system and creating a documentary of yourself as an Artist and Educator.

Apart from working in a public school, a master’s degree allows students to teach in museums, community programs, private schools, or at the community college level.

Track One – 27 Units: Recommended if you have completed your BFA in Art Education from the Academy of Art University.
Track Two – 39 Units: Recommended if you are new to the School of Art Education.

CRED Track 1
CRED Track 2

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Art Teaching Credential Program

For students who aim to teach in California public schools, the BFA/Credential blended curriculum prepares students for the CALTPA Assessments to receive a California teaching license. This blended program allows 4 undergraduate courses to count towards the credential: Overview of Art Education, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development and Integration of Technology. With only two additional semesters past BFA, students can receive the Credential. (Non Academy Art University BFA in Art Education can apply post B.A. to the 3 semesters Credential Program.)

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Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Program provides students with a holistic education covering the arts, humanities, and sciences. Courses highlight connections between the subject of study and the major fields of art and design, providing context to the larger world of art and design.

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Foundations

The Foundations curriculum heightens perception and understanding of visual structure through the study of drawing, modeling of form, value structure, perspective principles, color, and design theory.

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Upload your attachments in common file types (Example: .docx, .jpeg, .pdf, etc.). Please limit your portfolio to less than 50MB.<\/li>\r\n<li>You will be prompted to provide descriptions for your submission pieces. If your portfolio contains collaborative projects, describe your role in detail.<\/li>\r\n<li>Website URLs will also be accepted but may not be the only submission.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>STATEMENT OF INTENT:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">Submit a typed essay (1-3 pages double spaced). Choose two of the following listed<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">Success Indicators and explain why you would be a good candidate for a Credential Program. Be specific about any experience you have had or any aspect of your personality that you have developed that would fulfill these expectations.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><em>Expectation of Academy of Art Teacher Candidates created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following professional dispositions:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>1. Reflective Indicators:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Practices critical thinking<\/li>\r\n<li>Examines personal strengths and weaknesses<\/li>\r\n<li>Is responsive to criticism<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>2. Responsibility Indicators<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Constructively responds to obligations<\/li>\r\n<li>Engages actively in educational experiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>3. Commitment to Professionalism Indicators<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Demonstrates an understanding of the legal obligations of teaching<\/li>\r\n<li>Demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>4. Commitment to Fair mindedness and Equity Indicators<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Treats others with equal respect, courtesy and dignity<\/li>\r\n<li>Is committed to the belief that all students can learn.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><strong>In addition, applicants to the Art Teaching Credential Track I must also demonstrate:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"parbase section text\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"marged padded \">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"\">Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of B- or higher:<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"720\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ARE 205<\/td>\r\n<td>Educational Psychology<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"even\">\r\n<td>ARE 225<\/td>\r\n<td>History of Art Education<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ARE 310<\/td>\r\n<td>Curriculum Development for the Art Classroom<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr class=\"even\">\r\n<td>ARE 460<\/td>\r\n<td>Senior Seminar in Art Education<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>ARE 515<\/td>\r\n<td>Integrating Technology into Art Education Settings<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Teaching Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Make subject matter comprehensible to students<\/li>\t<li>Gauge student learning using a variety of assessment strategies<\/li>\t<li>Engage and support all students in learning<\/li>\t<li>Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students<\/li>\t<li>Create and maintain an effective environment for student learning<\/li>\t<li>Develop as a professional educator<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Create a professional portfolio suitable for seeking employment as a credentialed art educator in the state of California<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}">

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Upload your attachments in common file types (Example: .docx, .jpeg, .pdf, etc.). Please limit your portfolio to less than 50MB.<\/li>\r\n<li>You will be prompted to provide descriptions for your submission pieces. If your portfolio contains collaborative projects, describe your role in detail.<\/li>\r\n<li>Website URLs will also be accepted but may not be the only submission.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>STATEMENT OF INTENT:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">Submit a typed essay (1-3 pages double spaced). Choose two of the following listed<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">Success Indicators and explain why you would be a good candidate for a Credential Program. Be specific about any experience you have had or any aspect of your personality that you have developed that would fulfill these expectations.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><em>Expectation of Academy of Art Teacher Candidates created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following professional dispositions:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"> <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>1. Reflective Indicators:<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Practices critical thinking<\/li>\r\n<li>Examines personal strengths and weaknesses<\/li>\r\n<li>Is responsive to criticism<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>2. Responsibility Indicators<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Constructively responds to obligations<\/li>\r\n<li>Engages actively in educational experiences<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>3. Commitment to Professionalism Indicators<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Demonstrates an understanding of the legal obligations of teaching<\/li>\r\n<li>Demonstrates ongoing commitment to professional development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong>4. Commitment to Fair mindedness and Equity Indicators<\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Treats others with equal respect, courtesy and dignity<\/li>\r\n<li>Is committed to the belief that all students can learn.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Teaching Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Make subject matter comprehensible to students<\/li>\t<li>Gauge student learning using a variety of assessment strategies<\/li>\t<li>Engage and support all students in learning<\/li>\t<li>Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students<\/li>\t<li>Create and maintain an effective environment for student learning<\/li>\t<li>Develop as a professional educator<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Create a professional portfolio suitable for seeking employment as a credentialed art educator in the state of California<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}">