MA in Art Education - Art Museum Education in Denton United States | University of North Texas

The Department of Art Education equips future arts educators with innovative skills to thrive in evolving educational environments, blending critical analysis, creative exploration, transformative art-making, and inclusive approaches to foster equitable and sustainable outcomes. Our M.A. in Art Education features three distinct pathways—Advanced Studies, Museum Education, and Teaching Certification—enabling you to: Strengthen your advocacy for arts education, Rediscover your teaching inspiration, Emerge as an institutional leader, Develop expertise to shape administrative decisions, and Join a vibrant professional network.

This program is ideal for certified art teachers seeking graduate-level coursework, museum education careers, or Texas K-12 art certification. The degree enhances understanding of art education theory, practice, and research while allowing specialization in museum or classroom settings. Courses combine analytical rigor, creative investigation, transformative art production, and inclusive methodologies for equitable futures. Students can pursue advanced professional development or additional certifications across three flexible tracks, with thesis/project alternatives to practicum requirements. The 36-credit curriculum leads to an M.A. in Art Education.

The museum education concentration introduces graduate students to teaching historical and contemporary art within museum contexts, emphasizing research-driven practices. Applicants to Option 2 (Art Museum Education) must also apply for the Graduate Academic Certificate in Art Museum Education. This track culminates in museum internships, with optional thesis/project work available as final coursework.