The Art Education Teacher Credential Preparation Specialization Certificate Program is a sequence of 11 courses (16 units), providing intensive study in art education for individuals who already hold a BA, BFA, MA, or MFA in Fine Art / Design / Media Art. Offered in collaboration with Otis’ Artist, Community and Teaching (ACT) Program, the Teacher Credential Preparation Track is designed to prepare individuals who wish to obtain the California Single Subject in Art Teaching Credential needed to teach in California grades K-12 public schools, by fulfilling the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing Subject Matter in Art requirements. (Department of Labor Standard Occupational Code: 25-3099).
Successful completion of this Certificate at the College Credit (UG) level would allow students to qualify for a CSET waiver.
Estimated total cost at college credit level (to waive CSET) $6,340**
Program Prerequisite: Students must already hold a BA, BFA, MA, or MFA in fine art/design/media art. A subject Matter Competency evaluation (portfolio and transcript review) by the ACT Director is required for enrollment in the Teacher Credential Preparation Specialization only. For more information about this evaluation, please refer to the ACT website: http://www.otis.edu/artist-community-teaching
Additional Prerequisite for Teacher Credential Preparation Track: A Subject Matter Competency evaluation (Portfolio and Transcript review) by the ACT Director is required for enrollment in the Teacher Credential Preparation track only.
** Estimated costs include application, tuition, registration, accident insurance, supplies, and books
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