Program Overview

Master of Education in Arts-Based Educational Inquiry (ABEI)

The Master of Education in Arts-Based Educational Inquiry (ABEI) is a unique program blending art, inquiry, and teaching to meet contemporary educational needs. Develop expertise in the theories, methodologies, and practices of visual, literary, performative, and digital arts within educational inquiry.

Collaborate with World-Class Faculty

Engage with leading faculty and scholars who use artistic practices in collecting, analyzing, and mobilizing creative research processes, practice, and findings. This program’s hybrid delivery model combines in-person summer intensives, including studio-based courses, with a variety of online options throughout the academic year, fostering a dynamic community of practice and participatory learning.

Explore Diverse and Relevant Topics in Arts-Based Educational Inquiry

Students will delve into topics such as:

• a/r/tography
• arts-based educational research and inquiry
• visual art practice
• poetic and narrative inquiry
• performative inquiry
• digital media These areas of inquiry promote equity and diversity through creative practices in K-12 education, teacher education, community education, and higher education.