The Teaching Artist (TA) Field is a growing field of practice in arts education across the country. For years, artists have practiced their art while contributing to the field of education in a multitude of ways. The Teaching Artist minor provides scaffolding for students who are interested in using their majors to further develop their craft, while teaching and working with children and adolescents. The TA minor provides students the opportunity to build the necessary skills to partner effectively with organizations that employ teaching artists. The TA minor prepares students to work in a variety of programs that do not require a teaching certificate such as, after-school programs, community-based arts organizations, or museum settings. TA minors also have stronger transcripts for applying to graduate programs in Education, Counseling/Art Therapy, or Social Work. All students in the minor complete a TA practicum in their major area of study or a 3-credit internship through the Early Childhood program in which they develop practical skills, as well as a portfolio that demonstrates their skills in teaching artistry.

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