The BA in Art Education includes coursework in the social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, natural sciences and mathematics as well as in focus areas of the visual arts and education. Study in the visual arts includes 33 credits of art studio (27 in required courses, 6 in studio electives); 21 credits of art history (9 in required courses, 12 in art history electives); and 18 credits in art education (required). In addition, students are required to complete 24 credits of professional education coursework and practicum experience. In order to complete the 125 credits required for graduation, art education students may need to take 6-9 credits of coursework as an overload (over 15 credits per semester) or during summer sessions. Students completing the BA in Art Education also receive minors in Studio Art and Art History.