Fine Arts B.A. with an Art Education Emphasis Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ART 10103
ART 14203
ENGLISH 11303
SPEECH 2010 or 10603
POLISCI 1230 (or other Social Science General Education course)3
TEACHING 12302
World Language General Education course1 
Complete any remedial courses necessary 
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
ART 15203
ENGLISH 12303
PSYCHLGY 1130 (or other Social Science General Education course)3
HISTORY 2020 (or other Historical Perspectives General Education course)3
Math General Education course23
TEACHING 21703
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
ART 14103
ART 21403
ART 25203
ART 25103
ART XXXX Art Studio Elective3
TEACHING 2130 (or other equivalent psychology course)3
Admission into School of Education 
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
ART 24103
ART 22103
ART 23103
TEACHING 33203
BIOLOGY 1150 (or other Natural Science General Education course)5
HHP 10001
Pass Sophomore Art Portfolio Review 
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
ART 17403
ART 33103
ART 3340 or 35303
TEACHING 30703
HHP 1XXX (Physical Activity)1
Attend Student Teaching meeting. Make note of deadlines. 
 13
Total Credits: 13
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
ART 29203
ART 42303
ART 45303
ART 49302
ART 49501
ETHNSTDY 1030 (or other Ethnic Studies and Gender Studies General Education course)3
Take Praxis II Art Content Exam (If major G.P.A. is below 3.0) 
Submit pre-student teaching requirements 
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Third SemesterCredits
Junior Year Summer Art Internship 3 
 0
Total Credits: 0
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
ART 3530 (or other Global Studies General Education course)3
ART 22203
ENGLISH 13303
TEACHING 42102
TEACHING 37303
TEACHING 34403
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
TEACHING 4660 or 476012
 12
Total Credits: 12
1
If needed.
2

MATH at or above MATH 1620.

3

See Art Ed Advisor