Arts Academic Plans

Teaching Preparation Specialization

The Teaching Preparation Specialization is open to all students in Honours Fine Arts - Studio.

The Teaching Preparation Specialization requires successful completion of:

• four courses:
  • PSYCH 101/PSYCH 101R; PSYCH 212/PSYCH 212R
  • SOC 101/SOC 101R; SOC 207/SOC 207R
• 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. See the Fine Arts website for specific guidelines. This requirement must be completed before the beginning of the student’s 4A term.

Students who graduate from the University of Waterloo with the Teaching Preparation Specialization are eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University in either the Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior divisions. Students who choose not to attend Nipissing University will still receive the Teaching Preparation Specialization designation. See the Fine Arts website for more information. 

Digital Art Specialization

The Digital Art Specialization is open to all students majoring in Fine Arts - Studio.

The Digital Art Specialization requires successful completion of six courses:

• CS 105, CS 106
• one of CS 100, CS 200, CS 230
• FINE 228 or FINE 247
• FINE 257 or VCULT 200
• FINE 383/CS 383