Visual and Performing Arts and Education, Double Major
Students who double major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education will take a three-part system of courses that include: foundation courses across the department's three disciplines of art, music, and theatre; courses in the interdisciplinary core of the department; and courses on pedagogy and elective courses in a student’s chosen emphasis in the arts.
Requirements for an Emphasis in Art for Students who double major in Visual and Performing Arts and Early Childhood or Elementary Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | (12 credits) | |
| Choose 4 courses, 2 from 1 discipline and 1 from each remaining discipline for a total of 12 credits: | 12 | |
| Global Art History | ||
| Design Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Music and Aural Skills | ||
| History of Music | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Core Courses | (12 credits) | |
| VP-155 | First Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-200 | Critical Thinking in the Arts | 3 |
| VP-255 | Second Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-355 | Third Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-364 | Interdisciplinary Arts Theory | 3 |
| or VP-365 | Interdisciplinary Arts Practice | |
| VP-455 | Arts Capstone/Senior Thesis | 3 |
| Emphasis in Art for Students who double major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education | (12 credits) | |
| Art Pedagogy | ||
| AR-260 | Visual Arts in the Schools | 3 |
| Electives in Art | ||
| Art electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Requirements for an Emphasis in Music for Students who double major in Visual and Performing Arts and Early Childhood or Elementary Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | (12 credits) | |
| Choose 4 courses, 2 from 1 discipline, 1 from each remaining discipline for a total of 12 credits: | 12 | |
| Global Art History | ||
| Design Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Music and Aural Skills | ||
| History of Music | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Core Courses | (12 credits) | |
| VP-155 | First Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-200 | Critical Thinking in the Arts | 3 |
| VP-255 | Second Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-355 | Third Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-364 | Interdisciplinary Arts Theory | 3 |
| or VP-365 | Interdisciplinary Arts Practice | |
| VP-455 | Arts Capstone/Senior Thesis | 3 |
| Emphasis in Music for Students who double major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education | (12 credits) | |
| Music Pedagogy | ||
| MU-237 | Music in the Elementary School | 3 |
| Electives in Music | ||
| Music Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Requirements for an Emphasis in Theatre for Students who double major in Visual and Performing Arts and Early Childhood or Elementary Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | (12 credits) | |
| Choose 4 courses, 2 from 1 discipline, 1 from each remaining discipline for a total of 12 credits: | 12 | |
| Global Art History | ||
| Design Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Music and Aural Skills | ||
| History of Music | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Core Courses | (12 credits) | |
| VP-155 | First Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-200 | Critical Thinking in the Arts | 3 |
| VP-255 | Second Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-355 | Third Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-364 | Interdisciplinary Arts Theory | 3 |
| or VP-365 | Interdisciplinary Arts Practice | |
| VP-455 | Arts Capstone/Senior Thesis | 3 |
| Emphasis in Theatre for Students who double major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education | (12 credits) | |
| Theatre Pedagogy | ||
| TH-290 | Theatre for Young Audiences | 3 |
| or TH-292 | Applied Theatre and Community Engagement | |
| Electives in Theatre | ||
| Theatre Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Requirements for an Emphasis in Visual and Performing Arts for Students who double major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | (12 credits) | |
| Choose 4 courses, 2 from 1 discipline, 1 from each remaining discipline for a total of 12 credits: | 12 | |
| Global Art History | ||
| Design Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Music and Aural Skills | ||
| History of Music | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Core Courses | (12 credits) | |
| VP-155 | First Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-200 | Critical Thinking in the Arts | 3 |
| VP-255 | Second Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-355 | Third Year Practicum | 1 |
| VP-364 | Interdisciplinary Arts Theory | 3 |
| or VP-365 | Interdisciplinary Arts Practice | |
| VP-455 | Arts Capstone/Senior Thesis | 3 |
| Emphasis in Visual and Performing Arts for Students who double major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education | (12 credits) | |
| Pedagogy | ||
| Choose 2 courses from separate disciplines. | 6 | |
| Visual Arts in the Schools | ||
| Music in the Elementary School | ||
| Theatre for Young Audiences | ||
| Applied Theatre and Community Engagement | ||
| Electives in Art, Music, Theatre, and Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Art, Music, Theatre, and VPA Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |