Master of Science in Education- Fine Arts Education

This program leads to initial certification as a teacher in visual arts in all grades. The program is designed to provide students who have completed baccalaureate studies in fine arts and art history with coursework and field experiences in fine arts education, resulting in effective public school teaching. This program blends on-campus preparation with field experiences in various school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. It conforms with New York State Learning Standards for the Arts and with recommendations for teacher preparation by the National Art Education Association.

A completed application form to the master's program.Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, at least one indicating conferral of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work.A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in fine arts and art history or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate studies.A portfolio of arts works.