Program Overview
Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design
The School of Art and Design at Northern Illinois University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of art and design.
Undergraduate Programs
The school offers the following undergraduate programs:
- B.F.A. Art Studio and Design
- B.A. and B.S. Art
- B.S.Ed. Art and Design Education
- B.A. Art History
- Accelerated B.A./J.D. Program
- Digital Fabrication Certificate
B.F.A. Art Studio and Design Specializations
The B.F.A. Art Studio and Design program offers specializations in:
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Fiber
- Illustration
- Metal
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Time Arts
- Visual Communications
Graduate Programs
The school offers the following graduate programs:
- M.A. Art (Specialization in Studio Art) / M.F.A. Art and Design
- M.A. Art (Specializations in either Art History Research or Teaching at the Two-Year College Level)
- M.S. - Art and Design Education
- M.S. - Art and Design Education (online)
- Ph.D. - Art and Design Education
- Art History Certificate
- Museum Studies Certificate
- Digital Fabrication Certificate
M.S. Art Education Online
The M.S. Art Education Online program is designed to prepare educators in the arts to foster visual literacy in the next generation. The program provides:
- Internationally renowned faculty who are leaders in the field
- Up-to-date, research-based curriculum
- Leadership skills to support and expand art programs
- Convenience and quality of well-designed online courses
- Supportive community of graduate students and alumni
- Prime location close to Chicago for summer studio intensive
Why Online?
The online program is distinguished by the same quality of excellence as on-campus programs, with resources for faculty to design high-quality interactive online courses and support for students to succeed.
Who Should Complete this Program?
K-12 teachers seeking credentials, museum educators, and community art leaders can use the skills gained in the M.S. in Art Ed. to develop lesson plans, integrate technology into the art classroom, and lead and garner support for art education.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in art education, museum studies, arts management, or related fields, or be a certified teacher with an art and design-related endorsement. A writing sample is also required.