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Arts in Education ,Certificate

Arts in Education, Certificate


K-12, Pedagogy, children, classroom, teaching

Are you planning a career in working with children or elders? Add an arts education certificate and expand the diverse ways you can facilitate, create and recreate.

Description

The certificate program on arts in education and recreation is specifically designed for prospective preK-8 educators and recreation specialists who wish to enhance their facilitation practices by developing the skills they need to use the arts throughout their programming and curriculum.

This certificate program does not lead to any official teaching certificate or endorsement through Arizona Department of Education. Instead, it is designed to help educators use the arts in their regular teaching practice.

By weaving the principles and practices of the arts and other disciplinary curricula together, teachers can create rich and engaging environments that enhance student learning by capitalizing on the critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity inherent in the arts and arts experiences.

At a glance
Program requirements

The certificate in arts in education requires 18 credit hours (including 12 credit hours of upper-division courses). All upper-division courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.00).
Arts in Education Core -- 6 credit hours
Track Option 1: Educators / Education Majors -- 12 credit hours
This track is intended for educators or education majors seeking to gain more exposure to creative arts disciplines and/or teaching in the creative arts disciplines.
At least nine credit hours must be upper division.
Some courses are fewer than three hours and may be repeated for credit.

ARE Elective (1-6)
MUE Elective (1-6)
Track Option 2: Creatives / Artists -- 12 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded prior to the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Career opportunities

This program can add richness and depth to a student's program of study and is applicable to multiple careers, including:

  • community engagement
  • dementia care
  • education and teaching
  • nursing
  • recreation
Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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