Graduation Requirements for M.A. in Art Education Leading to
Professional Certification
- 36 credits of graduate study as follows:
AED 503 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Art Education 3 AED 521 History and Philosophy of Art Education 3 AHS 582 History of Contemporary Art 3 AED 602 Art for Special Needs 3 AED 603 Computer Graphics and Technology in the Art Classroom
(or related course)3 AED 604 Curriculum Design and Assessment in Art Education 3 AED 606 Aesthetic Development and Visual Culture (or related course) 3 AED 651 Research Methodology for Art Education 3 AED 715 Thesis 3 Content Area Electives 9
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with grades no lower than B (3.0) in each required course;
- Completion of degree requirements within five (5) years from the date of matriculation.
Facilities
Art Department facilities consist of specialized studios for drawing, painting, silk screen, graphic design, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and computer graphics. Exhibit halls are located in the Mooney Center. Studios are available for students enrolled in courses using those studios, whenever classes are not in session and on non-holiday weekends. A model classroom is used to simulate the teaching environment.
General Course Requirements
Students complete most of their degree programs by taking courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. Elective and some required courses are also offered during Intersession, two Summer sessions and the August Graduate Institute. Students plan their programs accordingly with the assistance of his/her faulty advisor. Note that the degree cannot be completed by taking only summer coursework.
Student Teaching Orientation
Students choosing the Initial Certification program must attend Orientation to Student Teaching before identifying student teaching placements. Contact Program Advisor for time and place. Student teaching may be waived upon verification of one year of full time paid art teaching experience in a public or private school (for a Provisional Certificate) or 40 days of full-time, paid satisfactory experience (for an Initial Certificate). Students who qualify for the waiver must take 6 credits selected with advisement from Art Education elective courses.
Certification Exams
During the first year of the program, and prior to enrolling in AED 525 Student Teaching in Art Pre-K-12, students must provide evidence of having passed the LAST exam. They must pass the ATS-W and the Content Speciality Exam before completing the degree program.
Courses
For descriptions of courses, please download the The Graduate School Catalog.