Program Overview

Art Education (MA)

The MA in Art Education gives students a critical understanding of the theories and practices used in the teaching of visual arts. The art educator is both artist and teacher. Students are encouraged to draw on personal experience to develop their own philosophy of teaching and to connect their studio practices with pedagogical theory.

Program Overview

The program provides students with the individual attention they need while introducing them to a vibrant community of artists and academics from around the world. Development goals are supported by teaching assistantships and partnerships with other universities.

Program Structure

• Degree requirements: Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
• Program type: Thesis, Course-based
• Primary campus: Sir George Williams (SGW)
• Duration: 2 years
• Credits: 45 credits
• Start term: Fall

Degree Requirements

The Art Education MA program offers two options:

Art Education MA Option A: Thesis (45 credits)

• Suitable for students seeking to develop in-depth research expertise and whose goals include doctoral studies and/or research-oriented professional positions.
• 12 credits of Required Courses:
  • ARTE 670 Critical Perspectives on Art Education History: History, Theory and Practice (3.00)
  • ARTE 672 Advanced Critical Analysis (3.00)
  • ARTE 680 Foundations for Inquiry (3.00)
  • ARTE 682 Research Practice (3.00)
• 3 credits of Art Education Special Topics Courses (A-Z)
• 6 credits of Elective Courses chosen from additional ARTE 660 courses or from Art Education Topics in Studio Inquiry Courses
• 24 credits: ARTE 698 Thesis (24.00)

Art Education MA Option B: Course-based (45 credits)

• Suitable for students who seek advanced levels of professional development rather than in-depth training as researchers.
• 12 credits of Required Courses:
  • ARTE 670 Critical Perspectives on Art Education History: History, Theory and Practice (3.00)
  • ARTE 672 Advanced Critical Analysis (3.00)
  • ARTE 680 Foundations for Inquiry (3.00)
  • ARTE 682 Research Practice (3.00)
• 12 credits of Art Education Special Topics Courses (A-Z)
• 6 credits of Art Education Topics in Studio Inquiry Courses
• 15 credits of Elective Courses selected in consultation with the Program Advisor and approved by the Graduate Program Director.

Art Education Topics in Studio Inquiry Courses

• ARTE 606 Topics in Studio Inquiry (3.00)
• ARTE 607 Topics in Studio Inquiry (3.00)
• ARTE 608 Topics in Studio Inquiry (3.00)
• ARTE 609 Topics in Studio Inquiry (3.00)
• ARTE 610 Topics in Studio Inquiry (3.00)
• ARTE 611 Topics in Studio Inquiry (3.00)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Arts with specialization in art education or its equivalent.
• Overall grade average of B or better.
• Experience in the teaching of art or art-related subjects.
• Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field.

Application Process

Review the steps before applying and program-specific requirements.

Application Deadlines

• FALL: January 15
• WINTER: n/a
• SUMMER: n/a

Tuition and Funding

• Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors.
• Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs.
• Awards and funding: Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria.
• Out-of-province students: Get up to $9,251 in special funding for master's programs.