Criteria for Becoming a Art Teacher:       

                                                    

In order to teach Art at the middle and high school levels, the teacher candidate must have preparation equivalent to a major in Art.

If the teacher candidate does not have a major in the subject, then he/she must have taken classes equivalent to an Eastern Oregon University Art degree.

Please note that these are guidelines only and that a transcript review and advising are needed to assure that you will meet the requirements. For advising related to preparation for Art teaching, please contact:

  Kristin Johnson

   Zabel Hall #244

   541-962-3529

   kristin.johnson@eou.edu

Steps to MTE admission for becoming an Art Teacher:

 

Step 1: Complete MTE Secondary application. Application available at:

http://www.eou.edu/ed/documents/SecApplication.pdf

Step 2: Send in application, including all unofficial transcripts. Send to:

Janet Frye-MTE Office Coordinator

College of Education

One University Blvd

La Grande, OR 97850

Step 3: Enroll for and pass the PRAXIS II, Art Test

Step 4: Enroll for and pass the CBEST or PRAXIS I (PPST)

Step 5: Complete a 30 hour experience in a public school instructional setting

Step 6: Complete EOU Application for Graduate Admission. Application available at:

http://www.eou.edu/admit/documents/graduateapplication

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