Admission Policy
This program is geared toward students who have previously obtained their BFA in a studio major and wish to pursue Michigan K-12 teaching certification in the Visual Arts. Post-degree students at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) are considered Teaching Certification (TC) candidates. To be considered for admission, students must complete the following:
- Fill out the free online application for Post Degree Teacher Certification at www.ccsdetroit.edu by selecting the “Apply” button in the upper right corner.
- Note- Graduates of CCS, a designated member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) consortium, need only complete step 1.
- Submit transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended to Admissions. Cumulative GPA from the student’s combined undergraduate studies experience (if multiple institutions attended) must be minimum 2.7
- Applicants to the TC program who completed their undergraduate studies outside of the (AICAD) consortium must submit a portfolio of work examples to slideroom for review and approval. Check here to see if your previous institution is an AICAD school.
Once Accepted
Upon admission to the TC program at CCS, the Chair of the Art Education Department will review the student’s transcripts for previously earned courses that meet the Michigan State entry level teaching and Visual Arts Education (LQ) endorsement standards. These required standards include successful completion of college-level courses in the following areas:
- Social Science (two courses totaling 6 credit hours)
- English (three courses totaling 9 credit hours)
- Art History (four courses totaling 12 credit hours).
- Requirements for Art history may be met by courses in aesthetics and/or art criticism. Of the 12 credits, a maximum of 6 credit hours may be applied from these alternate courses. Approval of aesthetics or art criticism for TC candidates will be determined by the Chair of the Art Education Department. Course descriptions or syllabi may be required for review and approval.
Additionally, course work must include successful completion of 26 hours of studio art or design, including:
- 18 credit hours of Foundations and Studio Art
- A minimum of 8 credit hours of advanced level art courses (300 level or above) in one studio area.
Application of course credit toward a TC Candidate’s program requirements is determined by grade and, for students who require a portfolio for admission (see item ‘3’ in admissions policy), a demonstrable proficiency in the skills, techniques, and outcomes in studio (i.e. visual arts) courses. Approval of studio coursework is at the discretion of the Chair of the Art Education Department.
- Candidates who are unable to provide evidence of proficiency in studio course[s] may be required to successfully complete the designated equivalent course[s] at CCS
Once a new TC candidate has met the Art Education Department Chair, received their Plan of Work and wishes to proceed with registration, a $250 enrollment fee will be required to proceed with registration. Details on options for making this payment, along with a checklist of next steps, will be sent to admitted students in their Acceptance Package.
Completion of Program
To obtain their Visual Arts Education (LQ) teaching endorsement TC program candidates must:
- Complete the Plan of Work as outlined by the Chair of the Art Education department, including 27 credits outlined in the CCS Art Education TC curriculum (see next page for general curriculum outline)
- Complete 115 hours of Field Service and 20 hours of Service Learning project with Community Focus
- Complete all Compliance Forms and register for a student MEA/AEM Membership (for student teaching). Upon successful completion of all Compliance forms/membership, Art Education course requirements and Field/Service Learning hours, students are eligible to apply for CCS graduation and receive a Diploma to verify completion of the CCS Art Education program requirements. Note: All students must satisfy the additional listed requirements and/or tests before official recommendations are provided for Teacher Certification.
- Take and pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Visual Arts Education Test (095) to receive LQ endorsement
- Optional: Submit SAT, ACT, PRE, or MME test showing proficiency in reading, writing, and math
- Optional: Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certification
Curriculum Outline for Post-Degree Teaching Certification Program
Most students can complete the CCS Post Degree Teaching Certification program in three or four semesters depending on the number of undergraduate or studio courses required.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Field Experience Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAE 200 | Education Foundations: History & Philosophy of Education | 3 | 15 General Ed Focus |
| DAE 250 | Human Development, Creativity & Visual Learning | 3 | 10 Special Ed Focus |
| DAE 315 | Elementary Art Teaching: Methods, Materials & Content Area Literacy | 3 | 30 k-5 Art Classroom |
| DAE 405 | Secondary Art Teaching: Methods, Materials & Content Area Literacy | 3 | 30 6-12 Art Classroom |
| DAE 407 | Reading and Language Arts Methods & Technology | 3 | 10 K-6 Reading Tutors |
| Service Learning Project in a supervised setting | 20 Community Focus | ||
| MEA/AEM Membership, Compliance Forms, and optional Adult and Child CPR & First Aid Training, | |||
| Final Semester | |||
| DAE 510 | Directed Teaching | 10 | |
| DAE 520 | Professional Seminar | 2 | |
| Pass the MTTC (LQ 095) Visual Arts Education exam for an LQ endorsement | |||
| Total Credits | 27 | 115 Total Field Experience Hours |
Contact Information
Amy Ruopp (Chair, Art Education Department)
aruopp@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7484
Carolyn Forgacs (Art Education Program Manager)
cforgacs@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7419
Amber Thomas(Director of Transfer and Academic Partnerships)
ambert@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7422
Tom Turoczi (Advisor for Teacher Certification candidates)
tturoczi@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7832
Matthew Catanese (Financial Aid Director)
mcatanese@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7497