Visual art majors may pursue a concentration in K-12 Teacher Certification. It is designed to provide art majors the opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience in art while earning certification to teach in the state of SC.
Students graduating from Lander University with recommendation for teacher certification complete student teaching, coursework and testing requirements for recommendation for certification in South Carolina consistent with the College of Education’s conceptual framework. This framework provides direction for programs, courses, teaching and teacher candidate assessment.
The Professional Educator
- Integrates content knowledge and skills of scholarly inquiry to teach all students;
- Plans, provides and assesses learning experiences that are supported by research, knowledge of best practice and professional standards;
- Communicates and collaborates with diverse populations (students, educators, families and community members) exhibiting professional behaviors and dispositions; and
- Engages in reflection and professional development to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.
*See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses.