Licensure: Art (Grades Pre-K-12)

Saint Michael’s College Graduate Programs in Education has an approved program that leads to teacher licensure in visual arts (Pre-K-12) and for theater arts (grades Pre-K-12).

Art Licensure (31 credits)

Prerequisites for admission to Arts Licensure program:

A bachelor’s degree with a major in visual arts, supporting liberal arts general education courses, and fulfillment of the Vermont Department of Education guidelines for endorsement in the arts.
Evidence of enrollment or audit of subject area within the last five years.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, and GPA of 3.0 in subject area.
Portfolio of 10 pieces showing range of artistic literacy to be presented at interview.
Successful completion of the entrance interview with Coordinator of Arts in Education.
Evidence of successful work experience with children.

All licensure applicants must also apply to the M.Ed. or C.A.G.S. program.

Required Courses

Suggested Course Sequence:

(3 credits each unless otherwise noted)

GED 516 - The Decision to Teach Credits: 3 cr.
GED 520 - Child and Adolescent Development Credits: 3 cr.
GED 596 - Digital Media Credits: 3 cr.
GED 547 - Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Assessment Credits: 4 cr.
GED 528 - K-8 Curriculum, Assessment and Management Credits: 4 cr.
GED 641 - Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom K-12 Credits: 3 cr.
Prerequisite: GED 516
GED 651 - Hands on! Learning In and Through the Visual Arts Credits: 3 cr.
OR GED 674 Multicultural Arts
GED 678 - Heroes, the Arts, and Social Justice: Aesthetic Perspectives Credits: 3 cr.
OR GED 693 Integrating Art, Social Studies and Language Arts: K-8
GED 688G - Practicum: Arts in Education Credits: 6 cr.
GED 689 - Student Teaching Seminar Credits: 3 cr.
Practicum and Student Teaching may NOT be applied to the M.Ed.