If you want to teach art in New York, the Art of Education University can help you meet state requirements through flexible, accredited online courses. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding art to your existing certification, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
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Initial Certification
Individual Evaluation Pathway
Overview
- Overview
- Recommended Coursework
The Individual Evaluation Pathway is for teaching candidates who have earned a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing Initial Certification in New York. Those pursuing the Individual Pathway may be able to use AOEU courses to meet some of the college coursework requirements for initial licensure.
- Content Core – Visual Arts – 30 semester hours
- Pedagogical Core – 18 semester hours*
Teachers who earn their Initial Certificate in Visual Arts can teach all grades (Pre K-12). Additional details about the Individual Evaluation to Initial Certification can be found here.
*Note: Complete 15 semester hours of pedagogical core requirements with AOEU. AOEU does not offer a course that satisfies the Human Development and Learning requirement.
Complete your required coursework for the Individual Evaluation Pathway through AOEU’s flexible, 3-credit graduate courses.
Content Core – Visual Arts
Foundations of Education
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assesment
Disabilities & Special Healthcare Needs
Teaching Literacy Skills Methods
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Additional Certification
Supplementary Certificate Pathway
Overview
- Overview
- Recommended Coursework
The Additional Classroom Teaching Certificate is for teachers who hold a valid NYS classroom teaching certificate and wish to add a Supplementary Certificate in Visual Arts (PreK-12). Teachers pursuing this pathway may be able to use AOEU courses to meet the content core requirements.
- Content Core – Visual Arts – 12 semester hours
Supplementary applications require a minimum of 12 semester hours of courses in art history, criticism, or studio art. An earned grade of “B-” or higher is required. - Content Specialty Test (CST) – Visual Arts Revised
- State-required workshops and fingerprinting
Teachers who earn an Additional Classroom Teaching certificate in visual arts can teach all grades (PreK-12).
Additional details about the Additional Classroom Teaching Certificate Pathway can be found here.
Fulfill the 30-credit requirement for the Classroom Teaching Certificate Pathway through AOEU’s flexible, 3-credit graduate courses.
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No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to help you move forward. Our team is ready to support your goals, answer your questions, and guide you toward becoming a certified art teacher in New York.