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Cross-disciplinary studies bridging art, education, and philosophical/social/cultural theories and practices, offered exclusively through Texas's sole Art Education Ph.D. program. The Art Education Department equips forward-thinking arts educators for today's evolving educational environment through rigorous analysis, inventive scholarship, transformative creative work, and inclusive approaches that foster equitable, sustainable outcomes. Develop leadership skills for careers in academia, museums, and global non-profits within art and education sectors. This personalized program allows students to deeply investigate specialized research areas aligned with faculty knowledge and disciplinary trends.
Through close faculty guidance, students craft groundbreaking research initiatives that advance art education theory and methodology. Dedicated professors support professional growth via conference presentations, academic publishing, and collaborative research ventures. Participants gain valuable experience partnering with the Onstead Institute for Education in the Visual Arts and Design.