Florida Atlantic鈥檚 program stands out for its partnership between the College of Education and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. You鈥檒l benefit from expert faculty in both art and education, a curriculum approved by the Florida Department of Education and CAEP, and a portfolio review process that helps you grow as an artist and educator. The program鈥檚 structure ensures your teaching credentials are transferable across states, and you鈥檒l gain real classroom experience through fieldwork and a full-time student teaching internship.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio Art with Secondary Certification (Art K-12)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Studio Art with Secondary Certification (Art K-12)
Graduate
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education plus Certification (Art specialization available)
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Develop your skills in both studio art and educational theory.
3. Equip you to meet state and national certification standards.
4. Foster your ability to design inclusive, engaging art curricula.
5. Support your growth as a reflective, ethical educator.
2. Create lesson plans that align with state standards and support diverse learners.
3. Apply educational theory and classroom management strategies in real-world settings.
4. Pass required certification exams (FTCE: General Knowledge, Art K-12 SAE, PEd).
5. Successfully complete a full-time student teaching internship, ready to lead your own classroom.
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Robyn L. Klein, Ed.D.
Director of Elementary and Secondary Education Programs and Senior Instructor
College of Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Patricia Willems, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
College of Education
Curriculum and Instruction
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