Assistant Dean: John Patton, Chapel Hall G-11, 914-654-5279
Program
Advisor: Patricia St. John, Ed.D., ATR-BC, Chapel Hall G-2, 914-654-5280
Master of Art Degree in Art Education Leading to Initial Certification
(Pre-K-12) – 36 credits
Master of Art Degree in Art Education Leading to Professional
Certification (Pre-K-12) – 36 credits
The primary goal of the program in art education is to train competent art educators. The program focuses on proficiency in the theoretical subject matter, including philosophy and history of art education, the application of developmental theory, the nature of the creative process and the technical skills necessary to using art media. Our students are expected to have a firm grounding in the history of art, studio art, aesthetics, and art criticism. The art educator is expected to be a practitioner of these proficiencies in the classroom and in the daily life outside the classroom. The art educator is deeply committed to all aspects of art and the creative process, and equally committed to engendering enthusiasm for art and the creative process in young people.
Our art education program aims at the development of expressiveness through the visual arts and an understanding of the role the visual arts have played socially and historically. Our students are expected to develop a working knowledge of the philosophical and historical development of the profession, be competent to apply developmental theory to a diverse student population and able to incorporate a variety of learning styles.
Each program is approved by the New York State Department of Education, and it fulfills academic requirements for NYS Initial Certification in Art Pre-K-12 or Professional Certification in Art Pre-K-12. The Initial Certification program is designed for students who have a strong background in studio art (at least 36 credits) and who desire to enter the teaching profession. The Professional Certification program is designed for students who hold Initial Certification in Art and desire to earn the master’s degree in art education in fulfillment of academic requirements for Professional Certification. The Professional Certification program will take three semesters of full-time study or four semesters, Summer Session I and II.
Prospective students may call the program office to determine what materials have been received: 914-654-5279. When all materials have been received, and the student interviews with the Program Advisor, the student will be notified by mail of the admission decision.
Admission Requirements
General admission requirements include those for the Graduate School. In addition, applicants must: