P-12 Arts Certification

Visual Arts Certification

(Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts according to major)

Art is a discipline as well as a content enriching subject. To teach developmentally appropriate lessons to any/all students well is an important need. The soul must be fed as well as the eye and hand in a way that makes a long-term impact.

At Birmingham-Southern College you will be learning in small groups, be in a variety of schools often, and have close contact with your professors. During your internship you will have the opportunity to be in two different schools, have weekly supervision from BSC professors in Art and Education, and be Highly Qualified to teach Art in Alabama. Please contact Steve Cole, Fine Arts, (205) 226-4926 scole@bsc.edu for further information.

I. General Studies

Students must complete either the B.A. or B.F.A Foundations Curriculum

Requirements of the College.

COURSES OF STUDY 125

II. Professional Studies (13 units)

ED 199 Exploring Teaching
ED 201 Introduction to Education
ED 219 Creative Arts in Teaching
ED 319 Teaching Secondary Reading
ED 323 Teaching Secondary Subjects
ED 344 Methods for Teaching Visual Arts in Secondary Schools
ED 414 Internship VI
ED 415 Internship VII
ED 470 Seminar in Teaching Technology
ED 471 Education Seminar
EPy 223 Human Growth and Development
EPy 260 Survey of Exceptional Children
EPy 320 Educational Psychology

III. Major Studies

Students must complete the requirements for the Art B.A. or B.F.A. (At least 19 hours of courses must be at the 300 level or above for certification.)

Dance Certification
(Bachelor of Arts in Dance)

Our Dance Education program is unique in the state of Alabama. While completing all the requirements for a degree in Dance, BSC students complete requirements for a teaching certificate in Dance. Graduates will be qualified to work in public and private schools with students from preschool through high school (P-12). Please contact Ruth Henry (205) 226-4943) rhenry@bsc.edu for further information.

Course of Study:

I. General Studies

Students must complete the Foundations Curriculum Requirements of the College.

II. Professional Studies (12 units)

ED 199 Exploring Teaching
ED 201 Introduction to Education
ED 323 Teaching Secondary Subjects
ED 319 Teaching Secondary Reading
ED 346 Methods for Teaching Dance in Secondary Schools
ED 414 Internship VI
ED 415 Internship VII
ED 470 Seminar in Teaching Technology
ED 471 Education Seminar
EPy 223 Human Growth and Development
EPy 260 Survey of Exceptional Children
EPy 320 Educational Psychology

III. Major Studies

Students must complete the requirements for the dance major.

Music Certification
(Bachelor of Music Education)

In this program, students receive a Bachelor of Music Education including a Class B teaching certificate in P-12 Music Education. Students may major in Vocal/Choral or Instrumental music. After students graduate they are qualified to work in a variety of positions including choral and band directors with children from preschool age through high school. Please contact Dr. Ron Hooten (205) 226-4953 rhooten@bsc.edu for further information.

Bachelor of Music Education Course of Study

In addition to the general education requirements as specified under Requirements for Graduation, candidates for the Bachelor of Music Education degree must meet the following requirements:

(1) MU 123, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 159, 160, 161, 162, 251, 252,
321, 322, 450, and one unit in 371
(2) EPy 223, 260, 320; ED 199, 201, 319, 470
(3) MEd 331, 335, 414, 415, 499
(4) A minimum of four units of credit in the principal instrument, which must be studied at least six regular terms at the 300 or 400 level; proficiency level six must be achieved (for instrument certification, the principal instrument must be a wind or percussion instrument; for vocal/choral certification the principal instrument must be voice, piano, or organ)
(5) Seven credited terms of study in secondary instruments, which must total a minimum of 2 units (instrument certification must include MEd 341, 343, 345, 347, credit in piano or organ, and achievement of proficiency level two; vocal/choral certification must include MEd 349, 437, 341, 343, 345, 347, credit in piano with achievement of proficiency level two, and credit in voice with achievement of proficiency level one)
(6) Seven credited terms of a major ensemble; instrument certification: MU 215, 217, 341 (two terms must be in a choir); vocal/choral certification: MU 112, 211, 242, 341
(7) Satisfactory performance of at least one-half public recital in the principal instrument during the junior or senior year
(8) Application for admission to, and acceptance into, the Teacher Education Program, preferably at the beginning of the sophomore year (application should be made to the education department: a description of the program in teacher education may be found in the Education section of this catalog)
(9) Receive a passing grade of 70% or higher on the comprehensive examination covering theory, history, and teaching