As of Fall 2026, this program is no longer accepting students.
The Teaching Artist Minor at Loyola University Chicago prepares artists to work as teaching artists in conjunction with certified public school teachers, arts organizations, and out-of-school programs. The minor is not a credentialing program. This minor focuses on experiential learning in local schools and arts organizations, preparing Loyola undergraduates to teach basic artistic skills to students from ages 7 to 70.
Related Programs
Curriculum
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ARTS 200 | Introduction to Teaching Artistry | 3 |
| ARTS 201 | Grant Writing for the Arts | 2 |
| ARTS 397 | Fieldwork in Arts Education | 3 |
| TLSC 110 | The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) | 1 |
| TLSC 120 | Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice | 2 |
| TLSC 130 | Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion | 1 |
| TLSC 140 | Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice | 1 |
| TLSC 150 | Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students | 1 |
| TLSC 160 | Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction | 1 |
| 3 |
| Dance Pedagogy | |
| Visual Arts Pedagogy | |
| Conducting | |
| Foundations of Vocal Technique and Pedagogy | |
| Theatre Pedagogy | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ARTS 200 |
Introduction to Teaching Artistry |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
| TLSC 110 |
The Profession and Our Program (TLLSC) |
1 |
| TLSC 120 |
Bringing Language, Learning & Development Theory into Practice |
2 |
| TLSC 130 |
Sequence One: 130 Community Immersion |
1 |
| | Hours | 4 |
| Year 2 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
|
|
| | Hours | 0 |
| Spring |
|---|
|
3 |
|
Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice |
|
|
Constructive Learning Environments For Diverse Students |
|
|
Analyzing Culturally-Responsive Classroom Instruction |
|
| | Hours | 3 |
| Year 3 |
|---|
|
3 |
|
Dance Pedagogy () |
|
|
Visual Arts Pedagogy () |
|
|
Conducting () |
|
|
Foundations of Vocal Technique and Pedagogy () |
|
|
Theatre Pedagogy () |
|
| | Hours | 3 |
| Year 4 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ARTS 201 |
Grant Writing for the Arts |
2 |
| | Hours | 2 |
| Spring |
|---|
ARTS 397
|
Fieldwork in Arts Education
or Tching, Lrning & Leading with Schools & Communities Internship: Stud Tching |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 18 |
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Teaching Artist Minor will:
- Employ fundamental knowledge of arts education, arts integration, and community-based arts to develop a course of study appropriate to specific institutions
- Apply pedagogy strategies that are developmentally appropriate
- Hold high expectations and build on the assets of diverse populations
- Utilize assessment strategies to measure learning effectiveness that are non-discriminatory
- Demonstrate effective classroom management
