Beacon Art Education Certification (Grades K-12)

General Education 38-41 hrs

The general education component is to be completed according to Columbia College degree requirements. In order to complete the requirements set forth by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the following courses must be included in your general education coursework. (Please refer to your entrance year catalog for specific degree requirements.)
Liberal Arts and Science Degree 51-72 hrs

Art K-12 Education majors may choose from the following recommended degree areas:

  • BA - Art
  • BS - Art
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts

Students must complete the degree requirements as set forth by Columbia College. Hours required for completion will vary depending on area chosen. (Please refer to your entrance year catalog for specific degree requirements.)
Professional Education Coursework 29 hrs
EDUC 101 Intro to Education (must be taken w/first 9 hrs of EDUC classes) 1 hr
EDUC 200 Laws, Ethics and Education (meets college Ethics requirement) 3 hrs
EDUC 230 Educational Psychology 3 hrs
EDUC 300 Techniques of Teaching (NOTE: Must be admitted to Teacher Certification Program prior to enrolling in this course) 3 hrs
EDUC 311 Classroom Management 3 hrs
EDUC 322 Educational Measurement & Assessment 2 hrs
EDUC 338 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas & Sec. Schools 3 hrs
EDUC 342 Art for Elementary 3 hrs
EDUC 345 Teaching Art (Methods course will include 1 hr of field experience: 15 hr placement) 3 hrs
EDUC 390 Education and Psychology of Exceptional Individuals 3 hrs
EDUC 392 Adolescent Psychology 3 hrs
EDUC 400 Senior Seminar (This course to be taken concurrently with EDUC 420) 1 hr

Field Experience Coursework 11 hrs
EDUC 251 Beginning Field Experience (To be taken concurrently with EDUC 101) 1 hr
EDUC 350/351 Advanced Field Experience I & II 2 hrs
EDUC 422 Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools [12 weeks] (Must receive a "B" or higher for certification) (Two placements [one K-6 & one 7-12] 6 wks each for Art K-12 majors) 8 hrs

Content Area Requirements (30 hrs)