All Level Art Certification Program (Grades PK-12)

To be recommended by the University of Dallas for Texas All-Level Art (Grades PK-12) Certification, candidates must show evidence of the following:

1) Bachelor's Degree with at least 24 hours of art, 18 upper division, with an overall grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) and a 2.75 in pedagogical and teaching field courses.

2) General education courses-6 hours in English required-12 recommended; 3 hours in math, college algebra or above; 3-4 in laboratory science; 6 hours in history, 3 of which must be American; 3 hours in American Government.

3) Complete: Edu 3102, 3111, 3305, 3322, 3327, 3328, 3335, 4149, 4849, 5351, 5352, and at least one semester of Reflective Teaching (Edu 3147 or 3148), plus Edu 4346 and Art 3327 or Edu 4343 and Art 3328.

4) Pass the written and oral comprehensive examinations in Education.

5) Pass appropriate TExES.

6) Complete placement file and teaching portfolio.

N. B. The Department of Education complies with the Texas state certification requirements as set by the State Board of Educator Certification. At the time of this publication, the requirements are accurate; however, requirements may change to reflect new state regulations.