Bachelor of Art Education at Towson University

Students in the Art Education program are eligible to apply for certification by the Maryland State Department of Education enabling them to teach art in Maryland in grades PreK-12. In addition to meeting the Core Curriculum requirements, students complete art education and professional education requirements. The entire program is approximately 138-139 units and takes five years to complete. The art education block is taken in the last three terms of the program.

1. (NAEA Standard I) Visual arts educators have a thorough understanding of the visual arts standards
2. (NAEA Standard II) Visual arts educators understand student characteristics
3. (NAEA Standard III) Visual arts educators understand diverse social and cultural constructions of identity
4. (NAEA Standard IV) Visual arts educators make informed selections of art content and curricula
5. (NAEA Standard V) Visual arts educators use knowledge of students as learners to plan appropriate instruction
6. (NAEA Standard VI) Visual arts educators use contemporary technology to enhance teaching and learning
7. (NAEA Standard VII) Visual arts educators conduct meaningful and appropriate assessments of student learning
8. (NAEA Standard VIII) Visual arts educators systematically reflect on their own teaching practice
9. (NAEA Standard IX) Visual arts educators assess program effectiveness
10. (NAEA Standard XXII) Visual arts educators participate in professional development opportunities
11. (NAEA Standard XXIII) Visual arts educators serve as advocates and researchers to contribute to the growth of their profession