Art Education (Pre-K-Grade 12), Master of Arts (M.A.)
The Art Education program serves graduate students who would like to teach in schools, museums, and community centers, as well as those who are currently practicing educators seeking professional development.
Initial Certification Program
This program is for graduate students seeking Initial Certification through New York State. Students in this program pursue a range of courses that prepare them for certification with New York in teaching art. This program is appropriate for anyone interested in teaching in community centers, museums, or other spaces for learning.
Required Courses
Take all the following
| EDSE 4100E | Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education | 4 |
| EDSE 4200E | Identity, Community and Culture in Art Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4300F | Materials and Methods in Art Education | 4 |
| ARTE 3100A | Critical Perspectives in Art Education | 3 |
| ARTE 3100C | Community-Based Art Education | 3 |
| EDSE 7200I | Master's Project | 3 |
| EDSE 7800G | Student Teaching in Arts Education | 4 |
| | OR | |
| EDCE 7201G | Student/Supervised Teaching in the Arts P-6 | 2 |
| | AND | |
| EDCE 7202G | Student/Supervised Teaching in the Arts 7-12 | 2 |
| EDSE 7603G | Seminar on Student Teaching in Secondary Schools | 2 |
| | OR | |
| EDCE 7204G | Seminar in Teaching in the Arts P-6 | 1 |
| | AND | |
| EDCE 7205G | Seminar in Teaching in the Arts 7-12 | 1 |
| EDUC 1900G | Workshops on Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), and Other Professional Topics | 0 |
One of the Following Courses
One of the following courses
One of the following two courses
Total Credit Hours: 41
Non-Certification Program
This program is for graduate students who do not wish to seek teaching certification.
Requirements Courses
| EDSE 4100E | Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education | 4 |
| EDSE 4200E | Identity, Community and Culture in Art Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4300F | Materials and Methods in Art Education | 4 |
| ARTE 3100A | Critical Perspectives in Art Education | 3 |
| ARTE 3100C | Community-Based Art Education | 3 |
| ART B7500 | Museum Education I | 3 |
| EDSE 7200I | Master's Project | 3 |
| | Four elective courses in Art or Education. Suggested Education electives include courses in literacy development, special education, bilingual education and TESOL, early childhood and/or adolescent development, and educational leadership. Courses will be selected under advisement. | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 35
Professional Certification Program
This program is for graduate students who hold Initial Certification and are interested in deepening their understanding of art education.
Prerequisites:
Required Courses
Take all of the following
| EDSE 4100E | Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education | 4 |
| EDSE 4200E | Identity, Community and Culture in Art Education | 3 |
| EDSE 4300F | Materials and Methods in Art Education | 4 |
| ARTE 3100A | Critical Perspectives in Art Education | 3 |
| ARTE 3100C | Community-Based Art Education | 3 |
Content Electives (selected in consultation with an advisor): (9-12 credits)
Select from the following courses:
Total Credit Hours: 32-35