Art & Design Education BFA Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Art & Design Education. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BFA in Art & Design Education
Credits for Major in Art & Design Education
General Education Credits Required for a BFA in Art & Design Education
First Year
Course | Credits |
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FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
ART 0104-105 Drawing I BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-101/126¹ Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Communication Elective Select 1 course: oral General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
16 credits |
¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design
Course | Credits |
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ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
ART 0104-106 Drawing II BFA Art & Design Ed Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-101/126¹ Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-190 Art Seminar BFA Art & Design Ed Requirement |
3 credits |
Quant Reasoning Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
¹101-Fundamentals of 2D design; 126-3D Design
- If you live on campus, join your Residential Hall Council
- Join Arts Empowered Adelphi! Explore them here and visit a few of their meetings to see how they give back and heal the community.
- Attend Spirit Weekend! Enjoy the annual celebration of Adelphi Pride with your family.
- Engage in campus events and programs. Log on to Handshake and start developing your profile. Visit your professors during office hours to ask for help when you are struggling with a concept.
Second Year
Course | Credits |
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ARH 0111-196 Art & The World I BFA in Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-267 Intro Art & Design Education BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-241/117² Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-275/256³ Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Social Science Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
15 credits |
²241-Introduction Digital Imaging; 117- Printmaking I
³275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Introduction Photography
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ARH 0111-197 Art & The World II BFA Art & Design Education/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-275/256³ Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-241/117² Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Quant Reasoning Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
²241-Intro Digital Imaging; 117- Printmaking I
³275-Color:Theory & Practice; 256- Intro Photography
- If you live on campus, run for the Executive Board of the Residential Student Association
- Join the Artivism Club! Explore them here and find your active voice and force towards social change
- Join a Greek Life or Social Fellowship organization! Learn how you can find your home here.
- Participate in mock interviews and attend career workshops. Attend a conference. Start writing your resume.
Third Year
Course | Credits |
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EST 0836-304 Community, School & Society BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
EST 0836-221/222 OR PSY0501-114/116 Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0111-252 Modern Art BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Math, Computing & Logic Elective 1 of 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
Course | Credits |
---|---|
EST 0836-305 Child w/Special Needs BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-355 Artistic Development: Early Childhood Thru Adolescents BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Art History Elective Select 1 course BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Studio Art Elective 1 of 4 courses BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Natural Science Elective 1 of 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
15-16 credits |
- If you live on campus, apply to be an Resident Assistant
- Participate in a CORE and Safe Zone Training.
- Time to take a bigger role! Run for an executive board position in an organization you are apart of.
- Get involved! Join the Arts Empower Adelphi organization and/or the Artivism Club.
Fourth Year
Course | Credits |
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EAR 0803-415 Instruction & Assessment in Visual Arts BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ECH 0807-595/EDO 0809-595 Select 1 course from above BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
ART 0104-499 Senior Portfolio BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
HED 0834-610 Health Promo for Teachers BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
1 credits |
Studio Art Elective 2 of 4 courses BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Art History/Studio Art Elective Select 1 course BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
16 credits |
Course | Credits |
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EAR 0803-540 Student Teaching in Art Education BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
6 credits |
ART 0104-402⁴ Senior Thesis II BFA Art & Design Education Recommendation |
3 credits |
Studio Art Elective 4 of 4 courses BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
Art History/Studio Art Elective Pick 1 course BFA Art & Design Education Requirement |
3 credits |
15 credits |
⁴If student does not take this course, must take a studio art elective instead.
- If you have lived on campus, apply for the National Residence Hall Honorary
- Attend the Spring Concert! Celebrate the end of your spring semester with our featured artist!
- You made it! Time to celebrate by attending Senior Week Events.
- Sign up for the Leadership Certificate Program. Build your Linkedin profile and meet with the Center for Career and Professional Development to get ideas on conducting a job search.
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