Section 81.40.1 Admission to the Specialization, Major, and Minor in Art Education – Visual Arts

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 thirdyear and fourthyear 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 overall GPA, grades for ARTE core courses (ARTE 220, 230, 320, 330), and application materials. Students must apply to the Department by the deadline of March 1. Each year, a limited number of students are admitted into the Specialization in Art Education – Visual Arts Program from this application process.

Passing the English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is required before taking the final two internships (ARTE 423, ARTE 425).

Criminal background checks are required for all internships.