Arts Education, M.Ed.

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Graduate Program Co-Chairs

Petri Flint, MFA
Amy McGlothlin, DMA

Graduate Committee

Jane Fiske, DMA

Petri Flint, MFA

Amy McGlothlin, DMA

Jessica Robey, PhD

Program Objectives

The Master of Education in Arts Education Program is a non-licensure degree program is designed to develop excellence in teaching and creative practice among teachers and community workers in the disciplines of Music and Art. Graduates of the program can expect to gain a deeper understanding of effective Arts teaching practices that they can apply directly in their workplace, as well as a deeper engagement with the content of their creative discipline. **

Program Description

The curriculum for the Master of Education in Arts Education seeks to further develop excellence in teaching through a core of Arts pedagogy courses, while also allowing for deep engagement with creative practice in Art or Music through content courses. The Arts Education core requirements, which are shared by all students in the program regardless of discipline, have an emphasis on Arts pedagogy, and enhance an understanding of best teaching practices in any Arts classroom. The courses study dominant current trends in pedagogical theory and methods in the Arts, and place a strong emphasis on practical application in a classroom setting. The content area coursework is flexible, and should be customized to suit your own teaching and artistic emphasis; these courses are selected to deepen one’s content knowledge and creative practice in either Music or Art.

Admissions Standards and Criteria

To apply for enrollment in the Master of Education in Arts Education program, students must submit documents as outlined in the Graduate Admissions section as well as:

An official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution preferably with (but not limited to) a major or minor in an arts area such as visual arts or music
A personal statement of not more than one page outlining the student’s rationale for entering the program

Program of Study

Core Arts Pedagogy Courses (15 credits):

Required Core Courses (9 credits)

Arts Pedagogy Electives (6 credits)

Select two additional arts pedagogy elective courses from the following in consultation with your advisor:

Content Courses in Art or Music (12 credits):

Select four content courses in Art, Music, or Arts Pedagogy in consultation with your program advisor.

Free Elective Courses (9 credits):

Select three courses in Art, Music, or Arts Pedagogy in consultation with your program advisor.

Total for Degree: 36 cr.

Note:

**Students who will be seeking professional licensure through the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education should be sure all four content courses have the relevant Art or Music prefixes. It is strongly encouraged that students seek the advice of the Program Chair before registering for the content electives.