The Fine Arts – Teaching Preparation Specialization is excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue a teaching career in Fine Arts. The specialization is open to students who are pursuing a major in a Fine Arts studio plan. Students wishing to pursue the Fine Arts – Teaching Preparation Specialization must successfully fulfill the following requirements:
- at least ten academic course units (normally 20 courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, of which no fewer than six academic course units (normally 12 courses) must be in Fine Arts;
- PSYCH 101/PSYCH 101R; PSYCH 212/PSYCH 212R
- SOC 101/SOC 101R; SOC 207/SOC 207R
- completion of a total of 100 hours of relevant volunteer or paid experience under the supervision of qualified professionals, of which 50 hours must be in the classroom setting. Please see the Fine Arts website for specific guidelines. This requirement must be completed before the beginning of the student’s 4A term.
It is recommended that students pursuing the Fine Arts –Teaching Preparation Specialization also complete:
Students who graduate from the University of Waterloo with the Fine Arts – Teaching Preparation Specialization are eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University in either the Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior divisions. See the Fine Arts website for more information.