The Master of Science in Education in Visual Arts Education (MSEd) Program serves certified art teachers who are pursuing a master's degree for professional advancement and artist-teacher development. The MSEd program meets New York State art teacher requirements to complete a master's degree for professional teaching certification, and is intended for artist-teachers interested in a dynamic, fully online graduate program that offers personalized mentorship and flexibility for working professionals.
The Visual Arts Education Graduate Program is a 15-month, fully-online learning experience where art teachers reinvigorate and bring depth to their studio practices, carry out original research related to their teaching practices, and develop strong connections between the two. The unique curriculum allows for robust engagement as artist-teacher-researchers under the close mentorship of Art Education faculty.
Course Work Timeline
MSEd in Visual Arts Education students must complete a total of 30 credits, develop and complete a body of artwork and an original research study, and give a public presentation of their work. Coursework is completely remote with no in-person component. Courses in this program may not be taken out of sequence.
MSEd in Visual Arts Education (30 credits)** |
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Semester |
Course |
Credits |
Summer |
ARE501* Graduate Readings in Art Education |
1 |
ARS511 Introduction to Graduate Studio Research |
4 |
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ARH569† Art in Contemporary Culture |
3 |
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ARE519* Art and Pedagogy I |
3 |
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Fall |
ARS512 Graduate Studio Research I |
2 |
ARE517* Visual Arts Research I |
2 |
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Winter |
ARE520* Winter Session Presentations |
1 |
Spring |
ARS513 Graduate Studio Research II |
2 |
ARE518* Visual Arts Research II |
2 |
|
Summer |
ARS714 Graduate Studio Research III |
4 |
ARS501† Graduate Art Seminar |
3 |
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ARE721* Art and Pedagogy II |
3 |
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Total Credits |
30 |