Your bachelor of arts degree in education with an endorsement in K-12 art, Spanish or religion will open the door for you to make a difference in the lives of children in kindergarten through grade 12. College of Saint Mary also offers art and religion as endorsements in the elementary education bachelor’s degree program.
As a K-12 art teacher, you can introduce your youngest learners to basic art concepts and have fun exploring the tactile nature of art as self-expression. The older the students get, your lessons can become increasingly complex, introducing artists, varying methods, the history that influenced artists of each generation and the importance of art as social commentary — critical, analytical or explanatory. And the fun part is that you could have the opportunity to teach a group of children throughout their formative years and directly affect their ability to express themselves through art and their understanding of art in a global and historical context.
As a K-12 Spanish teacher, you will introduce your youngest students to basic Spanish vocabulary and concepts. As students grow and continue to develop their Spanish vocabulary, your instruction will expand to include the Spanish and Latin American culture and traditions, reading and writing in Spanish, and enriching the spoken language through grammar, sentence structure, and dialogue. With the help of your lessons and instruction, your students will use vocabulary and grammar to engage in Spanish conversation, read Spanish literature, and develop an understanding of Spanish culture and civilization.
As a K-12 religion teacher, you will introduce your youngest students to the basic doctrine of the Roman Catholic faith rooted in the Gospel message and the person of Jesus Christ. As they grow, so will the depth of your instruction, to help them understand the rich and cherished traditions and liturgical practices of the faith. With the help of your guidance and lessons, your students will nurture and develop in faith throughout their formative years, providing them with a solid foundation to live morally and faithfully in our complex modern world.