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 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 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
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
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.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.00
Total Credit Hours: 96
Students must combine the Art Teacher Certification Program with either the BA or BFA in Art degree programs. For students who are completing either the BA in Fine Arts and Crafts (FA&C) or the BA in Graphic Art and Design (GA&D), the courses for each track are indicated below.
Students who have already earned a BA or BFA degree in Art (minimum of 30 credits in Art from any school) may be admitted as a "Certification-Only" student. These students only need to complete the courses in the General Education, Pedagogical Study, and Clinical Component sections listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required General Education for Certification: 1 | 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: | 9 | |
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| Required Art History 200 or 300 level elective | 3 | |
| Required Studio Courses for the FA&C Track 3 | 15 | |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 214 | Drawing & Composition II | 3 |
| ART 219 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 304 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 |
| or ART 216 | Sculpture I | |
| Recommended Electives for the FA&C Track (Students choose 5 FA&C and 2 GA&D courses) 3 | 21 | |
| ART 222 | Ceramics II | 3 |
| ART 300 | Portrait Painting | 3 |
| ART 303 | Ceramics III | 3 |
| ART 305 | Life Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 404 | Figure Painting | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| Required Studio Courses for the GA&D Track 3 | 15 | |
| ART 230 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 233 | Preparation of Art For Printing | 3 |
| ART 243 | Rendering Techniques | 3 |
| ART 283 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 309 | Silkscreen | 3 |
| Recommended Electives for the GA&D Track (Students choose 5 GA&D and 2 FA&C courses) 3 | 21 | |
| ART 238 | Drawing for Designers & Illustrators | 3 |
| ART 307 | Relief Printing | 3 |
| ART 350 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 357 | Digital Imaging Photography | 3 |
| ART 425 | Digital Illustration II | 3 |
| ART 104 | Ceramics I | 3 |
| ART 207 | Painting Fundamentals | 3 |
| Required Senior Capstone | 1 | |
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| Pedagogical Study in Art Education: 1 | 19 | |
| EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
| LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
| SPEC 250 | Psychological & Educational Needs of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 315 | Differentiating Instruction:Mtng Needs of Urban Stdnts from Cultrly,Ling.,&Academic Diverse Bckgrnds | 3 |
| ART 520 | Foundations & Goals in Art Education | 3 |
| ART 530 | Pedagogy in Art Education | 3 |
| ART 501 | Art Classroom Management | 1 |
| Clinical Component: 1, 2 | 10 | |
| ART 393 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| ART 469 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
| Total Certification Program Credits: | 96 | |
- 1
Certification-only students must complete all the courses in this section.
- 2
For students who have already earned a degree, the Clinical Component may be completed through the Alternate Route/New Pathways program.
- 3
Students completing the Fine Arts and Crafts program should select the courses in the FA&C track. Students completing the Graphic Arts and Design program should select the courses in the GA&D track.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.75
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ART 110 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 115 | Drawing Studio I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 111 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 131 | World Art II | 3 |
| ART 185 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| WGST 110 | Diversity and Difference: Identities, Communities, and Cultures | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ART 106 | Contemporary Art | 3 |
| LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
| PSYC 150 | Developmental: Birth Through Adolescence | 3 |
| Required Studio Course | 3 | |
| Required Studio Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Required Studio Course | 3 | |
| Required Studio Course | 3 | |
| Required Studio Course | 3 | |
| EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
| BIOL 224 or BIOL 225 | The Human Body or Human Sexual Biology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 520 | Foundations & Goals in Art Education | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 530 | Pedagogy in Art Education | 3 |
| SPEC 250 | Psychological & Educational Needs of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Required Art History Elective | 3 | |
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| EDU 315 | Differentiating Instruction:Mtng Needs of Urban Stdnts from Cultrly,Ling.,&Academic Diverse Bckgrnds | 3 |
| ART 393 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| ART 501 | Art Classroom Management | 1 |
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 450 | Portfolio Preparation | 1 |
| ART 469 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
| Required Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 96 | |
Upon completion of the Elementary and Secondary Education program, students will be able to:
- Our candidates demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
- Our candidates demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
- Our candidates demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
- Our candidates know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
- Our candidates are able to use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.