The total semester credit hours required for a Bachelor of Arts - 4 years: Art (Teacher Certification) is 120 sch.Should students prefer a career in teaching within the public or private sector, it is appropriate to pursue Teacher Certification. This is a BA with a major in Art with the 45 sch in the major and 24 sch in the Education courses. Students interested in Teacher Certification will earn the BA in Art while completing the requirements for certification. It is necessary for the students to fulfill the education requirements to earn the BA degree in Art. Students must apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation program and obtain a certification advisor. Students pursuing teacher certification are required to enter one competition (local, area, state, national, or international) prior to graduation.