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AE-222 Principles of Art Education (3 credits)
First art education experience and praxis preparation course for Art Education and Art Education/Art Therapy Majors. The course will focus on art education principles, and Praxis Core study, for students who have not yet passed the Praxis Core Exam or met ACT/SAT/GRE requirements. The course will meet once a week for 3 hours. In addition to on campus class time there are 10 hours of off campus field observation experience over the course of the semester - times and places to be determined by course instructor. Must complete the on-line application and submit a signed criminal background check form to the Education Department.
Prerequisite(s): A-193C
AE-285 Art Therapy (3 credits)
The student explores the theory, techniques, and practical material necessary to evolve into a competent professional. The student develops an understanding of the art therapist's ability to effect therapeutic change with a variety of populations, focusing primarily on children with learning disabilities.
AE-386 Media & Methods in Art Therapy (3 credits)
This course provides the student with the skills necessary to interpret diagnostic assessments, to perceive developmental and behavorial needs, to formulate prescriptive plans, and to perform therapeutic intervention, using art as a treatment medium.
AE-387 Adaptive Field Experience (1 credit)
The student applies therapeutic skills in small-group or one-to-one clinical settings, and develops the ability to integrate knowledge with skills of social interaction and communication. Must file application & placement form with Art Therapy Field Coordinator. See Art Resource page on Moodle for more information.
AE-392 Art in Early Childhood & Elementary Sch (4 credits)
The student investigates theories of art education for young children, methods of providing for different learning styles, developmental stages of growth and artmaking, and planning art lessons for use in the elementary classroom. Students learn to assess appropriately, meeting local, state, and national standards. Must file applications and criminal background forms with the Education Dept. Field placement in an elementary school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Prerequisite(s): CM-125 and QL-156 AE & AET Majors: AE-222, PED 150 or PSY-110, AE-100
AE-393 Art in the Secondary School (4 credits)
The student investigates theories of teaching art to adolescents, developmental stages of adolescents and their artmaking, theories of creativity and motivation, rationale for arts assessment, and planning art lessons for the secondary classroom. The student learns to assess appropriately, meeting local, state, and national standards. Must file applications and criminal background forms with the Education Dept. Field placement in middle or high school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Prerequisite(s): For AE & AET Majors: AE-222 & AE-392 completed. CM-125 and QL-156 or PST 400 completed., ED-220.
AE-480L Direct Observ & Teaching Art/Elem Sch (6 credits)
In this student-teaching experience, the student observes and works in various aspects of art techniques. The abilities and media methods the student has acquired during earlier college years can be aplied to this direct experience. Both the college and the cooperating teachers help the student become more proficient in teaching, managing and organizing a developmental program at the elementary level. WAE student membership or proof of professional liability insurance required. Must complete on-line application and submit signed criminal background check form to Education Dept. Complete TB testing (see Education handbook).
Prerequisite(s): For AE, AET Majors & Licensure students in AE: AE 400 or AT 400 completed., Take ED-475 concurrently., PRAXIS II completed.
AE-480S Direct Obs & Teaching Art/Secondary Sch (6 credits)
In this student-teaching experience, the student observes and works in various aspects of art techniques. The abilities and media methods the student has acquired during earlier college years can be applied to this direct experience. Both the college supervisor and the cooperating teachers help the student become more proficient in teaching, managing and organizing a developmental program at the secondary level. WAE student membership or proof of professional liability insurance required. Must complete on-line application and submit signed criminal background check form to Education Dept. Complete TB testing (see Education handbook).
Prerequisite(s): For AE, AET Majors & Licensure students in AE: AE 400 or AT 400 completed., Take ED-475 concurrently., Take PST 400.
AE-481 Directed Observ/Teaching in Art Therapy (6 credits)
In this practicum experience, the participant observes and works, applying the use of various art techniques, art education and art therapy methods. Both the college supervisor and the cooperating teachers help them become more proficient in organizing and managing a therapeutic art program. Art therapy can be provided for early childhood through young adult students. ASEO membership or proof of professional liability insurance required. Must file application and placement form with the Art Deptartment Field Coordinator. See Art Department Resource Page on Moodle for more information.