HOURS
Fall Semester
ART 2371 ART 3D Requirement ART 1309 OR 1310 ART UPPER LEVEL HIST 1301
Spring Semester
ART UPPER LEVEL ART UPPER LEVEL Elective HIST 1302 ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317
ART 3359 ART 4365 POLS 2312 EDUC 4340
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV 1131) ART 1305 ART 1307 ENGL 1301 MATH 1301 OR 1302
Summer (Optional)
ART UPPER LEVEL ART UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY Upper Level Lang,Phil,Cult Science
5th Year
ART UPPER LEVEL ART UPPER LEVEL ART HISTORY Upper Level Soci/Beh Sc Science
ART 1306 ART 2304 ART MEDIA ENGL 1302 MATH 1308
EDUC 4647 ART 4100
1st Year
30
ART 3322 ART 3323 Elective POLS 2311
3rd Year
plan for success
24
19
ART UPPER LEVEL ART 4300 EDUC 3301 LIST 4343
4th Year
133
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Work toward having a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll Consider joining the Honor's College Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities Become a better writer and use the Writing Center
Join a club or student association Attend visiting artist gallery talks and gallery receptions Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Study Abroad Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Lectures
Destination Graduation
Attend Advisathon Review advanced art studio courses Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for opportunities Apply for scholarships, e.g., McNair, Arlington Art League, CoLA, etc. Consider adding a minor or certificate Inquire with faculty about research opportunities Complete 36-Hour CPR Set up appointment with College of Education advising
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
Meet with advisor Review CORE and art foundation degree requirements Consider a mix of studio courses (art education majors can enhance their teaching by not focusing specifically in one area) Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library) Complete 21-Hour CPR
Attend public lectures on campus, e.g., Maverick Speakers Series, Women's History Month lectures, Termini lecture, etc. Visit centers on campus to learn more: Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, the Center for Service Learning, etc. Take a service-learning course Attend BFA and MFA Exhibition
Complete an internship Attend an academic conference Enter an arts competition or juried exhibition Volunteer in your community Become art student ambassador Become President or a board member of a club or student association Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Career Development
Attend BFA exhibition and award ceremony Be nominated for an award Participate in on-campus interviews, mock interviews, etc. Seek out career opportunities and apply for jobs
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers Community Nonprofit Projects
Internships MavMentors Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships Career Center & Job Fairs Federal Work Study Academic Fellowship Program
Intercultural Research Projects Undergraduate Survey Research Summer Research Internships Historical Research Assignments Research Fellowships & Forums
EDUCATE
Audit degree plan to solidify all coursework will be completed Apply for graduation Apply for state art certification Become a tutor for peers Apply for graduate school Enter BFA exhibition and/or prepare for senior presentation Explore career options, e.g., College of Education career fair Complete clinical teaching Take and pass TExES state certification exams
Win an award Attend an alumni networking event Apply for a residency Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop Participate in Test Drive (attend graduate classes) Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty Visit the Career Development Center Submit for CoLA Spotlight
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities; engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Find your career
Take Action
Art Administrator Art Teacher Art Therapist* Arts Entrepreneur Community Arts Organizer Museum Educator Nonprofit Arts Worker *Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.
What career options do I have with this major?
Observation Problem Solving Attention to Detail Aesthetic Sensibility Critical Assessment and Analysis Time/Project Management Synthesis of Range of Art/Design Knowledge Competencies in Oral/Written Communication/Presentation Cross-Cultural & Interpersonal Skills Understand Historical, Cultural, and Stylistic Contexts of Art
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