Art Education at Southern fulfills the state requirements to earn Connecticut Initial certification in PK12 Art (042), simultaneously with a state-approved Master’s degree. The 4-semester program of 39.5 credits includes a path of study designed to accommodate students who are employed during the day; all courses start at 5 p.m. or later. The coursework meets in a variety of formats including hybrid, online, and in-person. We cultivate art teachers who contribute to the creative lives of students in preschool through high school in our community of innovation and reflection.