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ATC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ATC – TRACK I ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
*See Admissions Requirements for details of general graduate school entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Art in Teaching Program must submit the following:
1. APPLICATION: Complete the online application clearly indicating chosen discipline.
2. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S): Transcripts must be official, issued by the attended institution and show completion of a regionally accredited undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Academy of Art University accepts electronic submission of official and unofficial transcripts. Students sending an official or unofficial electronic transcript should have it directed to the following email address: transcripts@academyart.edu.
3. STATEMENT OF INTENT: See essay guidelines below (500 word limit).
4. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Official results of passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).
Option 2: Complete full-credit, college-level coursework with a letter grade of B or higher in the subject areas of reading (including courses in critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis), writing (including courses in composition, English, rhetoric, written communications, or writing), and mathematics (including courses in geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics).
Option 3: Achieve a Qualifying Score on the SAT or ACT.
Option 4: Students who achieve a score of 3 or higher on the College Board AP English exam and AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam may also use these exam scores to meet the basic skills requirement.
Option 5: Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations. These tests are taken during high school to determine college readiness.
Option 6: Combination of Coursework and Exams
5. SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCE: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
Option 2: Official results of passing the California Subject Matter Examination Test (CSET) in Art.
You must pass both parts of the CSET in Art: Subtest 1 and Subtest 2. Subtest 2 requires submission of a portfolio of your artwork that represents your technical and creative competence:
Option 3: Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation.
Option 4: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Art from a regionally accredited university.
Option 5: Through a combination of the methods described in clauses (1), (2), and (3) in whole or in part, has met or exceeded each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282 for multiple and single subject credentials, or pursuant to Section 44265 for education specialist credentials.
6. CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENT: This requirement can be met either by passing a college or university examination or by successfully completing coursework. The course should be one in American Government or in U.S. History, which covers the period prior to 1865. The student must have received a passing grade (a D- or better). (All Art Academy BFA students meet this requirement with their LA 270 US History class.)
If you did not take a course in your undergraduate education you can either take an accredited online Constitution exam, or a 1 unit online course. Below are some resources: https://usconstitutionexam.com/
7. CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE: Directions for application on CTC website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/certificate-of-clearance-(cl-900)
8. RESUME: Describe your educational background, work experience, and skill set.
9. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation are required. Kindly request for your recommenders to speak on your experience with working in some capacity in an educational environment. Please email their letters directly to your admissions representative.
Students must also submit the following prior to Midpoint, if not met upon entry:
SUBMISSION FORMAT:
(Please note that your submission is incomplete until an application to the graduate school is on file.)
STATEMENT OF INTENT:
Submit a typed essay (1-3 pages double spaced). Choose two of the following listed
Success Indicators and explain why you would be a good candidate for a Credential Program. Be specific about any experience you have had or any aspect of your personality that you have developed that would fulfill these expectations.
Expectation of Academy of Art Teacher Candidates created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following professional dispositions:
1. Reflective Indicators:
2. Responsibility Indicators
3. Commitment to Professionalism Indicators
4. Commitment to Fair mindedness and Equity Indicators
In addition, applicants to the Art Teaching Credential Track I must also demonstrate:
ATC CREDENTIAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ATC – TRACK II ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
*See Admissions Requirements for details of general graduate school entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Art in Teaching Program must submit the following:
1. APPLICATION: Complete the online application clearly indicating chosen discipline.
2. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S): Transcripts must be official, issued by the attended institution and show completion of a regionally accredited undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Academy of Art University accepts electronic submission of official and unofficial transcripts. Students sending an official or unofficial electronic transcript should have it directed to the following email address: transcripts@academyart.edu .
3. STATEMENT OF INTENT: See essay guidelines below (500 word limit).
4. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Official results of passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).
Option 2: Complete full-credit, college-level coursework with a letter grade of B or higher in the subject areas of reading (including courses in critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis), writing (including courses in composition, English, rhetoric, written communications, or writing), and mathematics (including courses in geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics).
Option 3: Achieve a Qualifying Score on the SAT or ACT.
Option 4: Students who achieve a score of 3 or higher on the College Board AP English exam and AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam may also use these exam scores to meet the basic skills requirement.
Option 5: Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations. These tests are taken during high school to determine college readiness.
Option 6: Combination of Coursework and Exams
5. SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCE: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
Option 2: Official results of passing the California Subject Matter Examination Test (CSET) in Art.
You must pass both parts of the CSET in Art: Subtest 1 and Subtest 2. Subtest 2 requires submission of a portfolio of your artwork that represents your technical and creative competence:
Option 3: Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation.
Option 4: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Art from a regionally accredited university.
Option 5: Through a combination of the methods described in clauses (1), (2), and (3) in whole or in part, has met or exceeded each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282 for multiple and single subject credentials, or pursuant to Section 44265 for education specialist credentials.
6. CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENT: This requirement can be met either by passing a college or university examination or by successfully completing coursework. The course should be one in American Government or in U.S. History, which covers the period prior to 1865. The student must have received a passing grade (a D- or better). (All Art Academy BFA students meet this requirement with their LA 270 US History class.)
If you did not take a course in your undergraduate education you can either take an accredited online Constitution exam, or a 1 unit online course. Below are some resources: https://usconstitutionexam.com/
7. CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE: Directions for application on CTC website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/certificate-of-clearance-(cl-900)
8. RESUME: Describe your educational background, work experience, and skill set.
9. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation are required. Kindly request for your recommenders to speak on your experience with working in some capacity in an educational environment. Please email their letters directly to your admissions representative.
Students must also submit the following prior to Midpoint, if not met upon entry:
SUBMISSION FORMAT:
(Please note that your submission is incomplete until an application to the graduate school is on file.)
STATEMENT OF INTENT:
Submit a typed essay (1-3 pages double spaced). Choose two of the following listed
Success Indicators and explain why you would be a good candidate for a Credential Program. Be specific about any experience you have had or any aspect of your personality that you have developed that would fulfill these expectations.
Expectation of Academy of Art Teacher Candidates created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following professional dispositions:
1. Reflective Indicators:
2. Responsibility Indicators
3. Commitment to Professionalism Indicators
4. Commitment to Fair mindedness and Equity Indicators
MAT ART EDUCATION DEGREE & CREDENTIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – TRACK I
MAT TRACK I – ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
*See Admissions Requirements for details of general graduate school entry requirements.
Additional Information
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Art in Teaching Program must submit the following:
1. APPLICATION: Complete the online application clearly indicating chosen discipline.
2. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S): Transcripts must be official, issued by the attended institution and show completion of a regionally accredited undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Academy of Art University accepts electronic submission of official and unofficial transcripts. Students sending an official or unofficial electronic transcript should have it directed to the following email address: transcripts@academyart.edu.
3. STATEMENT OF INTENT: See essay guidelines below (500 word limit).
4. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Official results of passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).
Option 2: Complete full-credit, college-level coursework with a letter grade of B or higher in the subject areas of reading (including courses in critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis), writing (including courses in composition, English, rhetoric, written communications, or writing), and mathematics (including courses in geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics).
Option 3: Achieve a Qualifying Score on the SAT or ACT.
Option 4: Students who achieve a score of 3 or higher on the College Board AP English exam and AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam may also use these exam scores to meet the basic skills requirement.
Option 5: Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations. These tests are taken during high school to determine college readiness.
Option 6: Combination of Coursework and Exams
5. SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCE: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
Option 2: Official results of passing the California Subject Matter Examination Test (CSET) in Art.
You must pass both parts of the CSET in Art: Subtest 1 and Subtest 2. Subtest 2 requires submission of a portfolio of your artwork that represents your technical and creative competence:
Option 3: Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation.
Option 4: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Art from a regionally accredited university.
Option 5: Through a combination of the methods described in clauses (1), (2), and (3) in whole or in part, has met or exceeded each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282 for multiple and single subject credentials, or pursuant to Section 44265 for education specialist credentials.
6. CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENT: This requirement can be met either by passing a college or university examination or by successfully completing coursework. The course should be one in American Government or in U.S. History, which covers the period prior to 1865. The student must have received a passing grade (a D- or better). (All Art Academy BFA students meet this requirement with their LA 270 US History class.)
If you did not take a course in your undergraduate education you can either take an accredited online Constitution exam, or a 1 unit online course. Below are some resources: https://usconstitutionexam.com/
7. CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE: Directions for application on CTC website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/certificate-of-clearance-(cl-900)
8. RESUME: Describe your educational background, work experience, and skill set.
9. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation are required. Kindly request for your recommenders to speak on your experience with working in some capacity in an educational environment. Please email their letters directly to your admissions representative.
Students must also submit the following prior to Midpoint, if not met upon entry:
SUBMISSION FORMAT:
(Please note that your submission is incomplete until an application to the graduate school is on file.)
STATEMENT OF INTENT:
Submit a typed essay (1-3 pages double spaced). Choose two of the following listed
Success Indicators and explain why you would be a good candidate for a Credential Program. Be specific about any experience you have had or any aspect of your personality that you have developed that would fulfill these expectations.
Expectation of Academy of Art Teacher Candidates created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following professional dispositions:
1. Reflective Indicators:
2. Responsibility Indicators
3. Commitment to Professionalism Indicators
4. Commitment to Fair mindedness and Equity Indicators
In addition, applicants to the MAT Art Education Track I must also demonstrate:
MAT ART EDUCATION DEGREE & CREDENTIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – TRACK II
MAT TRACK II – ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
*See Admissions Requirements for details of general graduate school entry requirements.
Additional Information
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Art in Teaching Program must submit the following:
1. APPLICATION: Complete the online application clearly indicating chosen discipline.
2. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S): Transcripts must be official, issued by the attended institution and show completion of a regionally accredited undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Academy of Art University accepts electronic submission of official and unofficial transcripts. Students sending an official or unofficial electronic transcript should have it directed to the following email address: transcripts@academyart.edu .
3. STATEMENT OF INTENT: See essay guidelines below (500 word limit).
4. BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Official results of passing the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).
Option 2: Complete full-credit, college-level coursework with a letter grade of B or higher in the subject areas of reading (including courses in critical thinking, literature, philosophy, reading, rhetoric, or textual analysis), writing (including courses in composition, English, rhetoric, written communications, or writing), and mathematics (including courses in geometry, mathematics, quantitative reasoning, or statistics).
Option 3: Achieve a Qualifying Score on the SAT or ACT.
Option 4: Students who achieve a score of 3 or higher on the College Board AP English exam and AP Calculus or AP Statistics exam may also use these exam scores to meet the basic skills requirement.
Option 5: Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program or the CSU Placement Examinations. These tests are taken during high school to determine college readiness.
Option 6: Combination of Coursework and Exams
5. SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCE: Can be met by one the following options:
Option 1: Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
Option 2: Official results of passing the California Subject Matter Examination Test (CSET) in Art.
You must pass both parts of the CSET in Art: Subtest 1 and Subtest 2. Subtest 2 requires submission of a portfolio of your artwork that represents your technical and creative competence:
Option 3: Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation.
Option 4: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Art from a regionally accredited university.
Option 5: Through a combination of the methods described in clauses (1), (2), and (3) in whole or in part, has met or exceeded each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282 for multiple and single subject credentials, or pursuant to Section 44265 for education specialist credentials.
6. CONSTITUTION REQUIREMENT: This requirement can be met either by passing a college or university examination or by successfully completing coursework. The course should be one in American Government or in U.S. History, which covers the period prior to 1865. The student must have received a passing grade (a D- or better). (All Art Academy BFA students meet this requirement with their LA 270 US History class.)
If you did not take a course in your undergraduate education you can either take an accredited online Constitution exam, or a 1 unit online course. Below are some resources: https://usconstitutionexam.com/
7. CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE: Directions for application on CTC website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/certificate-of-clearance-(cl-900)
8. RESUME: Describe your educational background, work experience, and skill set.
9. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation are required. Kindly request for your recommenders to speak on your experience with working in some capacity in an educational environment. Please email their letters directly to your admissions representative.
Students must also submit the following prior to Midpoint, if not met upon entry:
SUBMISSION FORMAT:
(Please note that your submission is incomplete until an application to the graduate school is on file.)
STATEMENT OF INTENT:
Submit a typed essay (1-3 pages double spaced). Choose two of the following listed
Success Indicators and explain why you would be a good candidate for a Credential Program. Be specific about any experience you have had or any aspect of your personality that you have developed that would fulfill these expectations.
Expectation of Academy of Art Teacher Candidates created by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following professional dispositions:
1. Reflective Indicators:
2. Responsibility Indicators
3. Commitment to Professionalism Indicators
4. Commitment to Fair mindedness and Equity Indicators
