Program Overview

Master of Art Education Program

The Master of Art Education (MAE) Program prepares members of the discipline to thrive within a variety of educational environments, use art for creative endeavors, contribute divergent insights that respect diversity, and take on leadership roles in the field through the contribution of innovative ideas.

Program Highlights

The program encourages creative endeavors linked to interdisciplinary activity, culture, care and compassion, and exploratory models of teaching and learning. It uses coursework, the utilization of cultural resources and technological innovations, and the facilitation of community initiatives. Students will also develop networks for shared practices and establish research agendas that enable the production of knowledge in the field of art education, museum and community-based art programs, and wellness studies that relate to artistic practice, diverse people, social responsibility, care, and ethical conduct.

Admissions

• The deadline for fall admission is January 15th and for spring admission is October 15th.
• Applicants must include a letter of intent, a sample of writing such as a research paper, a portfolio of personal artwork, a portfolio of student artwork if applicable, and three references as part of their application.
• Those seeking certification need to take and pass the PACT examination as part of their application. Certification students are best served being on site in Lubbock because they will need placement in schools for observation hours and student teaching.

Funding, Scholarships, and Assistantships

• Potential funding is available, with applications due by January 15th.
• Part-time graduate study scholarships may be available, along with partial summer scholarships for study during summers.
• Paid teaching assistant or graduate assistant positions on the main campus in Lubbock may also be available for full-time students.

Curriculum

The MAE degree program is composed of a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit. Two options are available to students seeking the Master of Art Education degree:

• Focus Area I is for students seeking to advance their knowledge of art making, contemporary social practice, and theory and practice in art education classrooms, art museum spaces, and community environments.
• Focus Area II prepares students for careers in art education, with state certification, and requires additional credit hours that include student teaching and College of Education courses.
• Both Focus Area I and II have a thesis, research report, exhibition with research report, and portfolio options as a capstone experience.

Courses

• Contemporary Art Practices
• Visual Culture
• Popular Culture
• Gender Studies
• Spaces and Places
• Therapeutic Art Practices
• Museums and Educational Practices
• Community-based Art and Educational Practice
• Arts-based Research

Focus Area I and II Requirements

• Art Education Core (required): 12 credit hours
• Related Art Courses: 9-12 credit hours
• Minor: 6-9 credit hours
• Capstone: 6 credit hours
• Focus Area II (with certification) requires additional courses in special needs, literacy, and student teaching: 18 more credit hours

Course Offerings

• Classes are offered online and on the main campus in Lubbock, Texas, during the fall and spring semesters.
• Short-term classes in art education and studio art are offered at various campuses and art sites during summer.