Major Requirements

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Entry into the Major

During the freshman and sophomore years, each student is expected to complete the core curriculum. Entry into the major requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in all core studio courses and a 2.0 GPA in all art history courses. Students must submit a portfolio of work for review by the art department at the end of the sophomore year.

Students who seek state licensure for secondary level (grades K-12) teaching of art must first meet all requirements for "Entry into the Education Major" (see Education Major). These students are required to take all courses containing state standards in art (designated with an asterisk below) AND the courses listed under "State of Minnesota Licensure Visual Arts." Consult with the department chair for additional art course requirements for an art major with secondary level licensure preparation.

Lower Division Core Requirements

Freshman core - 18 total credits:

Core art history - three of the following:

Sophomore studio - minimum of 12 credits: The freshman studio core must be completed before second-tier studio courses (Drawing II, Painting II, etc.) may be taken. These may, however, be taken concurrently when necessary.

Upper Division Core Requirements

Upper division art history and criticism (11 credits):

Area of Emphasis

The student is to choose one of three primary areas of emphasis: 2D, 3D, or Graphic Design. A minimum of 12 upper division credits is required for the major, with at least six credits completed within the area of emphasis.

2-Dimensional emphasis:

3-Dimensional emphasis:

Graphic Design emphasis:

Internship Opportunity

Students may apply through Career Services and the studio art department for the completion of a program of practical experiences. Typical internship opportunities may include graphic design, gallery management, and art education.

State of Minnesota Teaching Licensure in Visual Arts

In addition to the Studio Art major requirements students who seek state licensure for K-12 teaching of Visual Arts are required to take the courses listed above with an asterisk AND the following courses:

Important requirements of all students completing Minnesota Teaching Art licensure at Bethany Lutheran College:

  • Complete all standards based education courses with a “C+” or above
  • Maintain 2.75 GPA
  • Pass the following Minnesota Teacher Licensure Exams: 
    1. MTLE: Academic Skills Assessments in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
    2. MTLE: Either Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 or 5-12
    3. MTLE: Subject matter/content K-12 Art
  • Complete the Human Relations/Diversity Component
  • Complete all courses required for Minnesota State Licensure
  • Satisfactory completion of Teaching Internship and Seminar
  • Satisfactory completion of STEEP and Professional Portfolio
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