The online Master of Arts in Education: Art Education program is geared toward professionals in museum education careers or those who are currently teaching art in a K-12 school system. The program will prepare you with practical approaches to incorporate art into a curriculum, whether you work with students, educators, museum patrons, artists or community members. This degree does not grant certification to teach art in K-12 schools. 

Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in art education, visual arts (studio, graphic arts, art history, or art education), BFA, or museum studies

This online master’s degree has two concentration areas:

Classroom Education Emphasis
Museum Education Emphasis

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Career Opportunities

ART DIRECTOR

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ART MUSEUM CURATOR

ART MUSEUM ARCHIVIST

EXHIBIT DESIGNER

ART GALLERY MANAGER

ART PROGRAM DIRECTOR

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EDUCATOR

Admission Requirements

Acceptance into the Graduate College does not assure acceptance into the Master of Arts in Education - Art Education degree program.

In addition to the general graduate application requirements of the Graduate College, admission to the Master of Arts in Education Degree program in Art Education is based upon consideration of the following:

1. Transcript for an accredited BA or BS degree in Art Education, or a BFA, BA or BS in a visual art degree program. These degrees must have a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of art/art history/art education courses. (Students with an undergraduate degree in a related discipline, such as Museum Studies or Art History, will be considered by the graduate committee based upon the relevancy of the student's transcript and the strength of the written statement).
2. All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals (not related to the applicant) who are familiar with and can attest to the student's professional qualities and academic potential.
3. A current resume.
4. A statement by the applicant elaborating the reasons for pursuing advanced studies in art education. The statement should be two to four pages in length using standard margins and font.

Tuition fee-2 years$26,000

Total fee-2 years$52,000