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Feb 06, 2025
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art, Studio Practice Concentration (Preparation for Teaching), BA
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The BA in Studio Practice/Preparation for Teaching, offered by the , is designed for students interested in teaching art in high school or middle school and has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as meeting the undergraduate subject matter preparation for a single subject credential program to be completed after the BA. The Preparation for Teaching degree provides a broad foundation in contemporary art practice and permits some specialization in a favorite art medium as well as specialized courses in teaching art education for young people. (Note that completing this major does not guarantee admission to a credential program; see www.sjsu.edu/education for more information.) This is an excellent time to prepare for a teaching career in California.
Summary of Degree Units
| University Graduation Requirements |
41 |
| Major Preparation |
27 |
| Major Core Requirements (includes Capstone) |
25 |
| Specialized Courses |
9 |
| University Electives |
18 |
| Total |
120 |
Program Roadmaps
The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.
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Core Lower Division General Education (27 units)
Of the 39 units required by the university, 12 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details. Upper Division General Education (6 units)
Of the 9 units required by the university, 3 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details. American Institutions (6 units)
Complete one 6-unit sequence of courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas. The American Studies sequence (/; 12 units) or Humanities Honors course (; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details). Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence. African American Studies (6 units)
Asian American Studies (6 units)
Chicana and Chicano Studies (6 units)
U.S. History and Government (6 units)
Complete One US1: US History Course
Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course
Physical Education (2 units)
All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a . Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. For this major, the is satisfied by a course in the major. Major Preparation (27 units)
General Art History Survey (3 units)
Highly recommend students take . Complete one course: Aesthetics and Art Theory (3 units)
Complete one course: Specialized Art History (3 units)
Complete one course: Major Requirements (34 units)
Core Requirements (22 units)
Art Fundamentals (13 units)
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University Electives (18 units)
Talk with your advisor from the about a list of recommended minors. Total Units Required (120 units)
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