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master of science in art education

 

student looking at an art workMinimum 36 credits

The Master of Science degree in Art Education is designed for the candidate who is a certified art teacher seeking to enhance his or her teaching and knowledge of the field of art education, or to pursue related fields of study such as arts administration or art museum education.

 

 

Program Requirements:

ART 570 - Seminar in Elementary School Art Education - 3 credits
ART 572 - Seminar in Secondary School Art Education - 3 credits
ART 503 - Philosophies of Art - 3 credits
Studio Art electives - 12 credits
Art History elective - 3 credits
Free electives - 9 credits

In addition, students are required to choose one of two options for a culminating
program experience: a master's thesis or a special project.


MASTER'S THESIS:

Thesis Seminar (ART 590) and Thesis - 6 credits (replaces two free electives)


SPECIAL PROJECT:

In lieu of a thesis, candidates may elect a program of 36 credits that includes a special project (ART 600) with departmental advisement and approval.