Art—New Jersey Art Teacher Certification Program (P–12)
The New Jersey City University Art Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) prepares the Art student to become a certified Art Teacher for grades Preschool through 12 in the State of New Jersey. NJCU is a Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) and National Association of Art and Design (NASAD) accredited institution.
There are two paths to achieve Art Teacher Certification at New Jersey City University:
BA or BFA in ART with the ART TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
- Degree seeking Freshman or Transfer Students can combine the BA or BFA in Art with the ART TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The CERTIFICATION ONLY Program
- Students who have already received a BA or BFA in Art degree at an accredited university or college can enter the Art Teacher Certification Only program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Please consult the ATCP Degree Map for the program requirements and course sequencing. There are no exceptions to the required sequence of classes as noted on the Degree Map.
The requirements for enrollment in the fall capstone class Clinical Practice I are:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
- A minimum of B- or better on all education courses
- Passing scores on the three Praxis CORE exams listed below. Scores must be submitted to the Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships by early March of the preceding semester
The passing scores for the Praxis CORE tests are:
- Math Test #5733 Passing Score 150
- Reading Test #5712 Passing Score 156
- Writing Test #5722 Passing Score 162
For more information on Praxis exams: https://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements
Exceptions to the Praxis CORE requirement are as follows:
- Candidates who meet the score levels below are not required to take the three Praxis CORE tests:
SAT Scores
- If taken before 4/1/1995: Math 520, Reading 480
- If taken between 4/1/1995 to 2/28/2016: Math 540, Reading 560
- If taken on or after 3/1/2016: Math 570, 610 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 30 Reading Section
ACT Scores
- If taken before 8/28/1989: Math 23, English 20
- If taken on or after 8/28/1989: Math 23, English 23
GRE Scores
- If taken before 8/1/2011: Quantitative 720, Verbal 530
- If taken on or after 8/1/2011: Quantitative 156, Verbal 155
The requirements for enrollment in the spring capstone class Clinical Practice II are:
- A passing score on the Art Content Knowledge Praxis exam. This must be submitted to the Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships by February 15th of the preceding semester
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of ART 393 Clinical Practice I
Completion of the Art Teacher Certification Program:
- Completion of NJCU General Education requirements or equivalent (for BA and BFA with ATCP candidates)
- Successful completion of major in intended content area (for BA and BFA with ATCP candidates)
- Successful completion of all ATCP requirements as listed on the ATCP Degree Map and as required by the State of New Jersey.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successful submission of the performance assessment, edTPA, as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Note: For the most updated information on this teaching certification program, students are directed to contact the Art Department and the College of Education as changes may have occurred since publication.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Co-Requisites for Certification: | 9 | |
| PSYC 150 | Developmental: Birth Through Adolescence | 3 |
| BIOL 224 | The Human Body | 3 |
| or BIOL 225 | Human Sexual Biology | |
| WGST 110 | Diversity and Difference: Identities, Communities, and Cultures | 3 |
| Required Art Foundations Courses: | 12 | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Required Art History Courses: | 6 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Required Art History Elective (select 1 course): | 3 | |
| ART 170 | Time Travel: Introduction to Time-Based Art | 3 |
| ART 200 | Art Now | 3 |
| ART 263 | Acts of resistance: Activists, Interlopers and Pranksters | 3 |
| ART 266 | Women Artists | 3 |
| ART 275 | Japanese Popular Culture and Art | 3 |
| Upper Level Art Studio Courses: | 18 | |
| Three Dimensional Study (Ceramics) | 6 | |
| Drawing and Painting Study (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) | 6 | |
| Graphic Arts Study (Graphic Design, Photography, Printmaking) | 6 | |
| Pedagogical Study in Art Education: | 16 | |
| EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
| LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
| SPEC 508 | Helping Exceptional Children and Youth in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| ART 520 | Foundations & Goals in Art Education | 3 |
| ART 530 | Pedagogy in Art Education | 3 |
| ART 501 | Art Classroom Management | 1 |
| Clinical Component: may also be completed through Alternate Route/New Pathways | 10 | |
| ART 393 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| ART 469 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
| Total Certification Program Credits: | 73 | |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | Critical Writing and Analysis or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| MATH 114 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| INTD 101 | Orientation to College * first time freshmen only | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 or ESL 102 | Critical Writing and Research or English Composition 2 ESL | 4 |
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| BIOL 224 | The Human Body | 3 |
| WGST 110 | Diversity and Difference: Identities, Communities, and Cultures | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 150 | Developmental: Birth Through Adolescence | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| Art History Elective Course | 3 | |
| EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
| LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| ART 520 | Foundations & Goals in Art Education Must pass Praxis 1 to take remainder of Education courses | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| SPEC 508 | Helping Exceptional Children and Youth in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Studio Art Area Study Course | 3 | |
| ART 393 | Clinical Practice I or Alternate Route/New Pathways | 2 |
| ART 501 | Art Classroom Management or Alternate Route/New Pathways | 1 |
| ART 530 | Pedagogy in Art Education | 3 |
| General Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education Capstone Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 469 | Clinical Practice II or Alternate Route/New Pathways | 8 |
| Studio Art Area Course | 2 | |
| General Education Capstone Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |