MICA's B.F.A./M.F.A. program is unique. It is a 5th Year Capstone Graduate Program and has milestones that you'll want to consider as you plan your education. Let us help you plan your future clearly, and wisely.
All Students must meet with the Undergraduate Coordinator for advising each semester.
B.F.A./M.A.T. 5-Year Dual Degree Program
Requirements for the B.F.A./M.A.T.: Freshman or Sophomore Year
COURSE TITLE
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COURSE #
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CREDITS
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| Intro to Teaching Art in Schools |
ED 5202 |
3 |
| Art & Human Development |
ED 5200 |
3 |
Knowledge to Know: After their Sophomore year, students must apply and be granted access to continue on the MA in Teaching Undergraduate program in order to take the following courses in Junior and Senior years.
Requirements for the B.F.A./M.A.T.: Junior Year (Spring)
COURSE TITLE
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COURSE #
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CREDITS
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| Critical Response to Art, PreK-12 |
ED 5305 |
3 |
| Strategies for Teaching Art, PreK-12 |
ED 5306 |
3 |
Requirements for the B.F.A./M.A.T.: Senior Year (Spring)
COURSE TITLE
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COURSE #
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CREDITS
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| Intro to Special Education |
ED 5307 |
3 |
| Teaching INternship I, Field |
ED 5308 |
2
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| Teaching Internship I, Seminar |
ED 5308 S |
1 |
Requirements for the B.F.A./M.A.T.: 5th Year (Fall)
COURSE TITLE
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COURSE #
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CREDITS
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| Visual Thinking in Media (PreK-12) |
ED 5304 |
3 |
| Foundations of Education |
ED 5206 |
3
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| Educational Theory: Teaching & Learning in the Arts |
ED 5310 |
3
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| Teaching Internship II, Field |
ED 5309 |
3 |
| Teaching Internship II, Seminar |
ED 5309 S |
3 |
| MAT Graduate Seminar |
ED 5510 |
1 |
| MAT Studio Thesis I |
ED 5590 |
3 |
Requirements for the B.F.A./M.A.T.: 5th Year (Spring)
COURSE TITLE
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COURSE #
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CREDITS
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| Teaching Internship III, Student Teaching |
ED 5520 |
12 |
| Pro-Seminar |
ED 5521 |
1
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| MAT Studio Thesis II |
ED 5590 |
3
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Milestones for the M.A.T. Program
- GPA: All graduate coursework must be completed with a B or better, which assumes a 3.0 or better GPA each semester.
- Praxis Core: MAT students must pass Praxis Core by the beginning of their first semester.
- Knowledge to Know: Completion of Praxis Core is not a requirement to submit an application to the program. (Click here for more information)
- Praxis II: MAT students must pass the Praxis II exams (Art Content and Art Theory and Criticism) by the end of their first semester. (Click here for more information)
- Criminal Background Check: MAT students must pass the criminal background by the end of their first year in the program.
- Award of MAT Degree: All coursework must be completed and passing scores on the required Praxis exams must be submitted prior award of the degree.