1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in art; or
2. Completed a major in art or 36 semester hours in art with course distribution in the following areas:
   a. Two dimensional media: 12 semester hours;

        b. Three dimensional media: 12 semester hours;

        c. History of art, aesthetics, and criticism: 9 semester hours; and

        d. Related areas of art: 3 semester hours.

"Individuals applying for an initial license through the alternate route as prescribed by the Board of Education must meet the following criteria to be eligible to request experiential learning credits in lieu of the coursework for the endorsement (teaching) content area":

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Have atleast five years of documented full-time work experience that may include
  specialized training related to the endorsement sought; and
• Have met qualifying score on the content knowledge assessment prescribed by the Board of Education.