Program Overview

College of the Arts

The College of the Arts at Georgia State University is a destination for students seeking a serious arts education in a vibrant downtown setting. The college offers a range of programs, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Art Education.

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Art Education

The M.A.T. in Art Education is a 43-hour program that prepares students for teaching certification at the graduate level. The program is designed for artists who have worked in the community, experienced art teachers, or recent art graduates.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for the M.A.T. degree must submit the following items:

• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of Intent: A one-to-two-page statement of purpose describing academic interests, proposed area of specialization, and long-range career goals
• Portfolio: A successful portfolio demonstrates creativity and commitment in a cohesive body of work
• Examples of work by the applicant's students should represent a variety of media and reflect quality in design, craftsmanship, originality, complexity, and historical or cultural content

Specific Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate major appropriate to the intended major at Georgia State, preferably in the field of art
• Students should have completed at least 15 hours in studio art at the undergraduate level with introductory classes in the following areas: Drawing and Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture
• A high standard of overall undergraduate achievement, earned a 2.5 overall cumulative grade-point average, and a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher in art content courses
• Passing scores on GACE Program Admission Assessment
• Ethics (Program Entry test)

Course of Study

The M.A.T. program requires 43 hours of graduate coursework, including:

1. Select one (3): Three hours of art history coursework (non-Western preferred)
2. Studio Art Requirement: 9 hours of coursework in a studio concentration
3. Art Education Requirement: 9 hours of 8000 level art education coursework
4. Art Education Methods Certification Coursework

Goals and Outcomes

Goals and outcomes upon completion of the M.A.T. program include:

• Expand skills and understandings in studio art production and contemporary art concepts
• Develop pedagogical skills and strategies as master teachers
• Empower and integrate current theory and best practices in their classrooms
• Foster critical thinking skills and life-long learning as members of a professional community
• Develop leadership and advocacy skills to have an impact on students, classrooms, communities, schools, districts, and professional organizations

Careers

The graduate programs at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design prepare students for competitive careers in contemporary art, art education, design, and art entrepreneurship. Career paths include graphic, interior, and web designers, multimedia artists, curators, gallery directors, museum and non-profit arts managers, art administrators, K-12 art teachers, art educators, art historians, and writers, among others.

Program Details

• Application Timeline:
  • Fall: April 1
  • Spring: Does not admit
  • Summer: Does not admit
• Location: Atlanta Campus
• Cost: Check out the cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs

Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design

The school features an internationally active faculty and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for professional careers in art and design. The programs foster critical thinking and dynamic artistic production in an interdisciplinary environment. The school offers an M.A.T. in Art Education and an M.F.A. in Studio Art with concentrations in Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Textiles.