Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Art Education

The Masters Program in Curriculum & Instruction - Art Education produces graduates who excel at art instruction as well as understand the criticism, technology and curriculum that shape the field. However, many students serve in the wider community, in museums or other community arts organizations. Students in this program will develop their ability to make professional contributions as leaders and educators in art education. Coursework includes the following areas:

Philosophy, history, aesthetics, criticism, and technology in relation to art education
Visual culture and critical studies in humanities education
Museum studies
Curriculum theory, development, assessment and evaluation
Policy analysis
Effective approaches for art classroom management

The Masters Program in Curriculum & Instruction - Art Education produces graduates who excel at art instruction as well as understand the criticism, technology and curriculum that shape the field. However, many students serve in the wider community, in museums or other community arts organizations.

It will typically take 2 to 3 years to complete the degree if students are enrolled full-time (9 hours per semester).

What will I learn?

Students in this program will develop their ability to make professional contributions as leaders and educators in art education. Coursework includes the following areas:

Philosophy, history, aesthetics, criticism, and technology in relation to art education

Visual culture and critical studies in humanities education

Museum studies

Curriculum theory, development, assessment and evaluation

Policy analysis

Effective approaches for art classroom management

The Curriculum & Instruction - Art Education program requirements include:

Core coursework

Specialized Electives

Comprehensive Exam or Master’s Thesis

Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan.