Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Masters of Arts in Art Education in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Art Education at UMass Amherst offers students the chance to enhance their skills as artists, educators, and scholars. Participants can enroll in advanced elective courses across the university as well as at Smith College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Amherst College.
This 36-credit program focuses on in-depth study of art education, studio arts, art history, and pedagogy. The MA in Art Education encourages critical analysis of educational research, school curricula, and professional approaches in PreK-12 institutions, museums, and community settings. The program combines hands-on studio work with art historical study, critical analysis, and research in art education theory. Degree requirements include core art education courses along with advanced electives in Studio Arts, Art History, and Education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the MA Program in Art Education requires a bachelor's degree in studio art or art education or related discipline, or the equivalent based upon faculty review, and a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. For an Initial Teaching License track, candidates transcripts will be audited by faculty for SMKs in Visual Arts. All candidates must submit two letters of recommendation and a slide portfolio of their own work.
The application, two letters of recommendation from previous professors and/or professional employers or colleagues, portfolio of studio work, and transcripts should be submitted to the Graduate School.
PORTFOLIO
Art Education MA applicants must submit a portfolio of 15-20 recent art works, uploaded with their application or by submitting a .pdf, with your name in the title of the document
Resume
Artist Statement - as a piece of other relevent information
Slide Script listing: title, date, medium, dimensions (H x W x D) and description if needed
Portfolio: 15-20 images or up to 10 minutes of video (total running time)
The minimum scores are TOEFL test 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS
The application, two letters of recommendation from previous professors and/or professional employers or colleagues, portfolio of studio work, and transcripts should be submitted to the Graduate School.
PORTFOLIO
Art Education MA applicants must submit a portfolio of 15-20 recent art works, uploaded with their application or by submitting a .pdf, with your name in the title of the document
Resume
Artist Statement - as a piece of other relevent information
Slide Script listing: title, date, medium, dimensions (H x W x D) and description if needed
Portfolio: 15-20 images or up to 10 minutes of video (total running time)
The minimum scores are TOEFL test 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS
Tuition
USD
32,276