Art has the power to change people. It opens doors, teaching others to think visually and create art that has personal meaning.

Emmanuel College will prepare, fulfill and enrich you as you learn how to open these doors for others. Study the history and philosophical foundations of teaching and learning through the Education Department, and then hone your creativity as you explore new mediums in the Art Department. Our program also provides opportunities for field-based experiences in urban school settings.

The Curriculum

View the 2023-2024 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Students majoring in art may complete a minor in education. The following are the course requirements for art education:

Education Department Requirements for Students in the Elementary Art (PreK-8) Licensure Program:

First Year

  • EDUC111 The Great American Experiment (SA) (SS) (SJ)

Second Year

  • EDUC2211 Learning, Teaching and the Elementary Curriculum
  • EDUC2212 Teaching All Students, Grades 1-6* OR EDUC3212 Teaching All Students Grades 5-12

Third Year

  • ART3501 Methods and Materials of Teaching Art*
  • EDUC3300 Sheltered English Instruction: Teaching English Language Learners*

Fourth Year

  • EDUC4467 Student Teaching Practicum
  • EDUC4468 Student Teaching Capstone Seminar

*Includes pre-practicum experience


Education Department Requirements for Students in the Secondary Art Education (5-12) Licensure Program:

First Year

  • EDUC111 The Great American Experiment (SA) (SS) (SJ)
  • PSYCH2403 Adolescent Development (SA) (SS)

Second Year

  • EDUC2311 Learning, Teaching and the Secondary Curriculum
  • EDUC2312 Teaching All Students, Grades 5-12*

Third Year

  • ART3501 Methods and Materials of Teaching Art*
  • EDUC3300 Sheltered English Instruction: Teaching English Language Learners*
  • EDUC3311 Managing the Classroom Learning Environment

Fourth Year

  • EDUC4467 Student Teaching Practicum
  • EDC4468 Student Teaching Capstone Seminar

*Includes pre-practicum experience


Teacher Licensure, Student Teaching and Testing

To learn more about the teacher licensure program, student teaching and the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL), please click here.