Advising

1. Q:  Who do I contact with general questions about my transcript, courses I have taken or need to take, or other basic information about registration and completing my degree?
   A:  Contact Maria Robertson, advisor for the School of Art: mrobert9@kent.edu
2. Q:  Who do I contact with specific questions about the art education program or concerns I have about a course or other things related to art education?
   A: Contact Dr. Linda Hoeptner Poling, Coordinator of Art Education: lhoeptne@kent.edu
3. Q:  Who do I contact to make sure I’m on track with all that I’m supposed to do to complete my degree?
   A:  You should contact your art education faculty advisor once a year to safeguard that you are on track. Check the table on the previous page to see who is your faculty advisor.

Praxis I and II

1. Q: Where can I find answers to advising questions related to declaring advanced standing, praxis exams, licensure and student teaching?
   A: Most general advising questions can be answered by going to the EHHS student services website at http://www.kent.edu/ehhs/services/voss/.
2. Q: Where can I find information on Praxis I and II?
   A: All art education majors should take Praxis I as early in the program as possible. Do not delay. Praxis I should be completed by the end of the ARTE 31001 semester. For detailed information on Praxis I and II, including test preparation, registration, required scores, and resources, see
   http://www.kent.edu/ehhs/services/voss/praxis/index.cfm
3. Q: What’s the passing Praxis I scores or equivalent required for Advanced Study?
   A: For READING:
   
   • Passing Praxis I Scores = 174 Spring 2010 and beyond (175 Fall 2009 & Prior)
   • Equivalent Required: ACT Reading = 26   or SAT Verbal = 620   or COMPASS Reading = 93
   For WRITING:
   
   • Passing Praxis I Scores = 172 Spring 2010 and beyond (173 Fall 2009 & Prior)
   • Equivalent Required: ACT English = 25   or SAT ——-   or COMPASS Writing = 92
   For MATHEMATICS:
   
   • Passing Praxis I Scores = 174
   • Equivalent Required: ACT Math = 25   or SAT Math = 620   or COMPASS Math

Program Requirements

1. Q: What if I do not have a 2.75 GPA but want to get into art education?
   A: If you are close to a 2.75, you may be admitted into the first art education course.  Hopefully, you will raise your GPA during that semester to qualify for the program.
2. Q: Are these all of the requirements for graduation?
   A: No, there are other general requirements that you will find under the program description in the catalogue.  You will need Kent Core courses, a writing intensive course, a diversity course, etc.  so look for all of this information.