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Online Master of Arts in Teaching - Fine Arts

The online Master of Arts in Teaching - Fine Arts (MAT-FA) degree program is designed for aspiring and current teaching artists. This program enhances teaching skills while starting or continuing a professional role.

Program Overview

The MAT-FA program is a 30-semester hour graduate-level program that includes two 12-day summer intensives on the University of Utah's main campus, online assignments, and several teaching practicums. The program's coursework in leadership, curriculum design, and instructional methods helps perfect teaching practice and improve arts experiences for students.

Degree Type

The MAT-FA program offers a Master of Arts in Teaching - Fine Arts degree from the College of Fine Arts.

Degree Prerequisites

Candidates are expected to have a commitment to the demands of graduate study and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• A bachelor's degree in a specific art form
• A state arts endorsement in theater, dance, visual arts, film, or music
• A cognate education degree suitable to the study of arts teaching
• Commensurate arts teaching experience

Degree Requirements

To earn a master's in teaching fine arts degree, students must complete 30 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in fine arts education. This includes:

• Two 12-day summer intensives on the University of Utah's main campus
• Online assignments that must be completed before or after the on-campus sessions
• Several teaching practicums

Short Residency

The summer intensives offer an opportunity to collaborate with peers and contribute to the broader vision of arts education. These sessions focus on arts teaching methods and feature seminars with local, national, and internationally recognized educators.

Teaching Practicums

The online MAT-FA curriculum includes three arts teaching practicums, where students apply teaching theory in real-world settings. These practicums are conducted in partnership with local and national communities, including art and community centers, or even in the student's own dance studio.

Tuition & Scholarships

The current tuition rate for the online MAT-FA is $680.34 per credit, but tuition is subject to change. Changes typically occur in the summer but can happen at any time.

Program Application

As part of the master's in art education online application, students must submit the following materials:

• Online application
• Statement of Purpose: Describe background, interests, and goals in the study of arts education
• Résumé or curriculum vitae: List educational background and experience
• Letter of recommendation: One letter is required, but students have the option to submit a second letter
• Arts Teaching Portfolio that must include:
  • Three lesson plans that focus on work in the traditional classroom and alongside community organizations/participants
  • One five-to-eight-minute long arts teaching video
  • Images of youth work and/or performances conducted alongside various community members
  • Optional: Additional creative work
• Current background check: Submit documentation of a cleared background check

Career Outcomes

The online MAT-FA program prepares students for careers in modern arts education. Graduates are ready to create engaging lessons, advocate for fine arts, direct programs, or shape policy. This advanced degree also positions students to succeed in various educational settings, from K-12 schools and higher education institutions to community arts organizations and museums.

Potential Roles

• Arts Educator
• Arts Program Director
• Curriculum Designer

Boost Your Credentials

Completing the online MAT-FA degree program can lead to professional advancement and new opportunities within the arts education sector. For licensed educators, it also meets reclassification requirements, potentially unlocking a salary increase and more career prospects.

Limitless Opportunities

With an M.A. in teaching fine arts, students open the door to careers across fine arts, instruction, and more. The median annual salary for art and design occupations was $51,660 in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS expects 87,900 new jobs to open each year through 2033, increasing the ability to start or continue in an arts-focused career.