Art (Art Education), MA
Explore how people teach and learn art across a variety of settings as you examine the role of creativity in education and society. You can develop the knowledge and professional perspective needed to create meaningful learning experiences and enrich communities through the arts.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Art (Art Education) master's description
The Master of Art program in art with a concentration in art education focuses on issues in teaching and learning from multiple perspectives, including art inquiry, curriculum design, studio practice, visual culture, human development and cultural context. The culminating experience may be conducted in a variety of contexts where art learning takes place, such as K-12 art classrooms, nonprofit organizations, museums and public settings.
In addition to the expansive curriculum, you benefit from the vast resources afforded by a Research I university. You are encouraged to engage with faculty from a variety of departments across ASU. Special initiatives also add opportunities for professionalization and for you to learn from and connect with artists and curators. You are eligible to apply for a studio space at Grant Street Studios, which is located in the cultural hub of downtown Phoenix and includes a common wood shop, printmaking presses, photography darkroom, ceramics kilns, computer lab and 3D print lab.
The program is further augmented by internships offered by a wide variety of arts organizations, visiting artist and scholar lectures and public exhibitions supported by the School of Art galleries, the ASU Art Museum, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive and Pyracantha Press. These events and activities offer you the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the art world, gain an appreciation of contemporary art and culture, and build a professional network of future colleagues. The program is enriched by close proximity to cultural institutions in the Phoenix metropolitan area and nearby regions, such as the Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, The Heard Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
You should visit the art education areas of study webpage to learn more about the program and the faculty members. If you want to engage the school's creative community, you can subscribe to the School of Art newsletters and follow the school on social media.
Why specialize in art education at ASU?
This MA program in art with a concentration in art education sits within the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the most comprehensive design and arts school in the country. As you conduct original research with faculty who are nationally recognized in their areas of specialization, you also benefit from ASU's substantial resources as a Research I university.
You can collaborate well beyond a single department; your work can connect with studio art, art history, museum studies and fields outside the arts, giving your research a range and depth that many competing programs cannot match.
The Phoenix metropolitan area is one of the most culturally varied regions in the Southwest, making it a valuable setting for cross-cultural research in visual arts curriculum studies. You graduate with scholarly credentials and hands-on research experience.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours, a thesis and a written comprehensive exam (qualifying research proposal)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Concentration (12 credit hours) Restricted Electives (3 credit hours) Electives (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
ARA 589 Writing Art and Design Criticism (3) or
ARS 586 Theories of Contemporary Art (3)
ARE 510 Visual Culture Research (3)
ARE 520 Issues in Teaching Inquiry in Art (3)
ARE 530 Issues in Teaching Studio Art (3)
ARE 540 Teaching Art in Cultural Contexts (3)
special topics on research related to integrating the teaching of studio art, art history and criticism, or aesthetics (6)
ARE 599 Thesis (6)
Before the end of the first semester of coursework (six or more credit hours), a plan of study must be submitted to the Graduate College. Additional program requirements are indicated in the guidelines for the master's degree in art education. Restricted electives and electives should be selected in consultation with the student's program advisor.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Design a research study in the field of Art Education.
- Communicate research findings through oral and written communication.
- Situate and articulate original research within historical and contemporary Art Education contexts.
Design a research study in the field of Art Education.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants should submit: Additional Application Information Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have completed no fewer than 45 credit hours of art, including 12 credit hours of art history and six credit hours of art education. Additional hours may be required by the school. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in undergraduate coursework for their junior and senior years. The resume should demonstrate how professional experience will help the student succeed in this program.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Explore expanded study opportunities
More and more ASU graduate students are pursuing Global Education opportunities. Although participating in a Global Education program as a graduate student can present challenges, it can also deepen the educational experience and connect an international opportunity with a student's career aspirations.
Paying for college
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Careers this art education concentration prepares you for
A degree in the arts offers graduates a pathway to a rich and varied choice of careers. School of Art graduates are prepared to initiate creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private spheres.
A degree in art education provides employment opportunities with charter schools, art museums, nonprofit organizations, and recreational or community-oriented service groups that offer art instruction. Those who also complete the state certification requirements for an art specialist certificate may teach in public and private elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. A master's degree may lead to a higher salary for art educators in some districts, and graduates are well positioned for advancement to administrative positions or doctoral programs. A doctorate is a necessity for employment as a university or college instructor and for some administrative and curatorial positions in the museum and publishing world.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Art
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ART 102
SOAadmin@asu.edu
480-965-8521
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