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Graduate: Curriculum

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)**

Semester

Course

Credits

Summer

ARE501*

Graduate Readings in Art Education

1

 

ARS511

Introduction to Graduate Studio Research

4

 

ARH569†

Art in Contemporary Culture

3

 

ARE519*

Art and Pedagogy I

3

Fall

ARS512

Graduate Studio Research I

2

 

ARE517*

Visual Arts Research I

2

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

 

ARE721*

Art and Pedagogy II

3

Total Credits

30

 

 ** Meets New York State requirements for MS in Art Ed/Professional Certificate Programs - includes 12 credits linking content with pedagogy (ARE519 Art and Pedagogy I [3], and ARE721 Art and Pedagogy II [3]).
Meets all NCATE requirements for graduate programs in teacher education.
* Satisfies NYSED requirements for 12 credit hours linking disciplinary content and pedagogy.
† Satistfies NASAD requirements for 6 credit hours in Art History and Criticism. 
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