Admission
In addition to the normal admission procedure of Concordia University, there is a distinct admission procedure for applicants to the Major in Art Education – Visual Arts and the Minor in Art Education – Visual Arts. All applicants must submit a portfolio of their own work, as well as a letter of intent, as part of the admission process.
For more information concerning these additional requirements and submission deadline dates, please visit the following website: concordia.ca/finearts/future-students/applying-undergraduate.
All successful applicants interested in the Specialization in Art Education – Visual Arts are automatically enrolled in the Major in Art Education – Visual Arts. The Specialization in Art Education – Visual Arts is offered at the third‑year and fourth‑year levels. Upon completion of the second year (completion of 60 credits including ARTE 220 , ARTE 230 , ARTE 320 , ARTE 330 ), students in the Major in Art Education – Visual Arts may apply for transfer to the Specialization in Art Education – Visual Arts program. Admission to the Specialization in Art Education – Visual Arts is assessed on the basis of the applicant’s suitability for school‑based teaching, grades for courses completed in the first two years, a letter of intent, two references, the completion of a 70‑hour internship in an elementary school (ARTE 230), and, in some cases, an interview. Students must apply to the Department by the deadline of March 1.
