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
120
A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Design & Education requires 120 credits. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.75 is required and a 3.0 in art education.
Credits for Major in Art & Design Education
85
To qualify as a major, 85 credits are required. 36 of those credits are taken in studio art, 9 credits in art history, 18 credits are taken in the education discipline and 1 credit in health. 3 credits are taken as electives in art history, 12 credits in studio art and an additional 3 credits can be taken in either art history or studio art.
General Education Credits Required for a BFA in Art & Design Education
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. Discover Alumnifire to connect with alumni!
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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