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 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.