Art (Art Education), MA
School, Teacher, drawing, painting
Explore expanded modes of inquiry, generate new understanding and illuminate art's potential as an investigative process to address critical contemporary questions.
The Master of Art program in art with a concentration in art education focuses on issues in teaching and learning from multiple perspectives, including art inquiry, curriculum theory, spatial design, studio practice, visual culture, social intervention, human development and cultural context. The culminating experience may be conducted in a range of contexts where art learning takes place, such as in K--12 art classrooms, art centers and museums, public settings and university studios, or in a teacher's own classroom.
In addition to the expansive curriculum, students benefit from the vast resources afforded by a Research I university. Graduates are encouraged to engage with faculty across all disciplines in studio art, art history and museum studies, and with world-renowned researchers from a variety of departments across ASU. Special initiatives also add opportunities for professionalization and for students to learn from and connect with artists and curators. Graduate students are eligible to apply for a studio space at Grant Street Studios, which is located in the cultural hub of downtown Phoenix and includes a common wood shop, printmaking presses, photography darkroom, ceramics kilns, computer lab and 3D print lab.
The program is further augmented by internships offered by a wide range of arts organizations, visiting artist and scholar lectures, and public exhibitions supported by the School of Art galleries, the ASU Art Museum, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and Pyracantha Press. These events and activities offer students the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the art world, gain an appreciation of contemporary art and culture, and build a professional network of future colleagues. The program is also enriched by close proximity to cultural institutions in the Phoenix metropolitan area and nearby regions, such as the Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, The Heard Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Students should visit the art education areas of study webpage to learn more about the program and the faculty members. Students who want to engage the school's creative community should subscribe to the School of Art newsletters and follow them on social media.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
30 credit hours, a thesis and a written comprehensive exam (qualifying research proposal)
Required Core (3 credit hours)
ARA 589 Writing Art and Design Criticism (3) or
ARS 586 Theories of Contemporary Art (3)
Concentration (12 credit hours)
ARE 510 Visual Culture Research (3)
ARE 520 Issues in Teaching Inquiry in Art (3)
ARE 530 Issues in Teaching Studio Art (3)
ARE 540 Teaching Art in Cultural Contexts (3)
Restricted Electives (3 credit hours)
Electives (6 credit hours)
special topics on research related to integrating the teaching of studio art, art history and criticism, or aesthetics (6)
Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
ARE 599 Thesis (6)
Additional Curriculum Information
Before the end of the first semester of coursework (six or more credit hours), a plan of study must be submitted to the Graduate College. Additional program requirements are indicated in the guidelines for the master's degree in art education. Restricted electives and electives should be selected in consultation with your program advisor.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants should submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- a formal art education research paper for review
- resume
- statement of intent
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major of no fewer than 45 credit hours of art, including 12 credit hours of art history and six credit hours of art education. Additional hours may be required by the school.
Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in undergraduate coursework during the junior and senior years.
The resume should demonstrate how professional experience will help the student succeed in this program.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Design and evaluate curriculum or instructional plans for school, museum, or other context.
- Communicate principles of Art Education to technical and nontechnical audiences through oral and written communication.
- Write a well-organized research paper in the field of Art Education following a research process of conducting a literature review, developing field research methodology, synthesis of finding and identification of new research areas.
More and more ASU graduate students are pursuing Global Education opportunities. Although participating in a Global Education program as a graduate student can present challenges, it can also provide a meaningful opportunity to deepen the educational experience and connect an international opportunity with a student's career aspirations.
A degree in the arts offers graduates a pathway to a rich and varied choice of careers. School of Art graduates are prepared to initiate creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private sphere.
A degree in art education provides employment opportunities with charter schools, art museums, nonprofit organizations, and recreational or community-oriented service groups that offer art instruction. Those who also complete the state certification requirements for an art specialist certificate may teach in public and private elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. A master's degree may earn art educators an increased salary in some districts, and it provides the potential for and advancement to administrative positions or programs of doctoral study. A doctorate is a necessity for employment as a university or college instructor and for responsible administrative and curatorial positions in the museum and publishing world.
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
