Program Overview

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Master of Arts in Art Education

The online Master of Arts in Art Education at Ohio State is designed to reignite your passion for teaching art while enhancing the learning experiences of your students. This program blends innovative and contemporary practices with a deep understanding of how art can be a powerful tool for creative expression and critical thinking.

Overview

This flexible and 100% online program allows you to advance your education without putting your career on hold. Whether youre balancing classroom responsibilities, personal commitments, or both, the programs structure lets you fit your studies around your schedule. The engaging curriculum focuses on contemporary art and social justice to challenge you both as an artist and an educator.

Career Outlook

As a graduate of the Master of Arts in Art Education program, you can look forward to a diverse array of career opportunities. With advanced skills and knowledge, you are well-prepared for roles such as art educators in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, museum educators, community arts coordinators, arts policy makers, and administrators.

Top Occupations by Median Income

• Museum Technicians & Conservators: $47,460
• Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary: $80,190
• Secondary School Teachers: $64,580
• Middle School Teachers: $62,970
• Elementary School Teachers: $62,340

Curriculum Core Courses

The Master of Arts in Art Education program offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to art education, designed to enhance both teaching and creative practice. It equips you with the tools and knowledge to foster artistic expression and critical thinking in students, emphasizing contemporary methods.

• ARTEDUC 7000.30 Issues, Frameworks and Theories for Art Educators
• ARTEDUC 7200.3 Overview of Research for Arts Educators
• ARTEDUC 7767 Critical Analysis of Multicultural Art Education
• ARTEDUC 7708 Universal Design for Learning: Disability Studies
• ARTEDUC 6000 Reflective Practice, Research, and Portfolio

Elective Courses

Please note elective courses are typically offered on a 2-year rotation.

• ARTEDUC 7606 Technology, Digital Texts, and Instructional Design for Online Learning
• ARTEDUC 7604 Teaching of Studio Activities
• ARTEDUC 7607 Curriculum Planning and Assessment in Art Education
• ARTEDUC 7777 Research to Advocacy
• ARTEDUC 5367 Native American Arts, Education, and Representations
• ARTEDUC 7707 Action Research Theory and Practice
• ARTEDUC 7795: Seminar on Topical Issues in Art Education

Program Faculty

Our distinguished faculty members bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the Master of Arts in Art Education program, each contributing to a dynamic and supportive learning environment.

• Joni Boyd Acuff, Professor and Department Chair
• Ruth Smith, Assistant Professor of Teaching
• Clayton Funk, Associate Professor of Teaching

Admission Criteria

The Master of Arts in Art Education program is designed to reignite your passion for teaching while advancing your career and deepening your expertise. This program is crafted for dedicated educators who are eager to create meaningful change. Please review the following program requirements:

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Application Materials

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email the following day with instructions to check the status of your application.

• Application Fee: $60 domestic, $70 international
• Transcript: To complete your application and verify your degree and undergraduate GPA, you must submit transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended.
• Supplemental Materials:
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent (no more than three typed pages)
  • Writing Sample
• Proof of English Proficiency (International applicants only)
• Optional GRE/MAT

Tuition Fees

Tuition estimates are based on the expenses typical of an Ohio State Online student, who would take 6 credit hours each semester as a part-time student or 8 credit hours each semester as a full-time student. Actual costs may vary.

• Instructional Fee: $829.75 per credit hour (part-time), $6,638.00 per semester (full-time)
• General Fee: $32.63 per credit hour (part-time), $261.00 per semester (full-time)
• Learning Technology Fee: $27.00 per credit hour (part-time), $162.00 per semester (full-time)
• Distance Learning Fee: $100.00 per semester
• Non-Resident Surcharge (if applicable): $200.00 per semester
• International Surcharge (if applicable): $200.00 per semester

Financial Aid

Investing in your future with a higher education degree is one of the best investments you can make for your future success. At Ohio State, we know understanding your programs cost is an important part of your decision-making process.

• Learn more about how you can afford college with our Financial Aid resource page.
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