Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Arts in Art Education

The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program in Art Education is an accredited, two-year residency program. As a research-oriented program, it emphasizes theoretical studies and research inquiries in art education and fosters students' personal development as art educators, researchers, and critical, reflexive, and imaginative thinkers.

Program Overview

Designed for students seeking to expand and deepen their knowledge of theory and practice in Art Education, our program prepares culturally responsive art educators who are dedicated to developing interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching and research approaches and practices that address current and future issues and needs in the field of art education.

Program Structure and Focus

Students will study and learn about how art education is conceptualized and practiced across a range of different educational sitesschools, communities, and museumsand develop conceptual, inquiry, and analytical approaches for the conduct of research. They are encouraged to pursue artistic and educational research in areas and topics that interest them to contribute new understandings and knowledge to the field of art education and to their own practice as art educators.

Funding and Support

Thanks to the transformational gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, all graduate students accepted into the program will receive funding support during the two years of study. The program offers a range of graduate assistantships to all students, which includes:

• A full-tuition waiver
• An annual research stipend
• A research fellowship

Research and Learning Opportunities

There are many opportunities for students to learn from visiting scholars and artists, pursue research work, and travel to conduct and disseminate research.