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Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College
Columbia University
Art and Art Education
Art and Art Education
in the Department of Arts & Humanities
in the Department of Arts & Humanities

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Degree Requirements ♦ Master of Arts

Required courses in Art Education (16 points):

• A&H 5001                Research methods in arts education

• A&HA 4080             Artistic development of children

• A&HA 4081             Curriculum design in art education

• A&HA 4281             Field observations in art education (two terms) (1 point each)

• A&HA 4085             Historical foundations of art education

• A&HA 4088             Artistic development: Adolescence to adulthood

• Studio course required                      

• A&HA 5922             Master’s seminar in art education

Required courses outside the program (6 points): Chosen with advisor approval.

Three TC courses (each course must be for a minimum of 2 points) outside of the program.

Elective courses from: Art Education, studio, other programs of the College (12 points): with advisor approval.

In addition, students in this M.A. program are required to complete a master’s culminating project on a theme or research topic arising from their interests. All students are urged to attend the program and department-wide workshops offered throughout the academic year; topics vary.

A three-year summer INSTEP Master of Arts degree is offered by the program. This degree may be used for New York State Professional Certification for individuals who hold initial certification and have the necessary credentials. For details: Contact Ms. Cathleen Kiebert-Gruen, Program Office (gruen@tc.edu).

Master of Arts with Initial Teacher Certification (40 points)

Required courses in Art Education (21-23 points minimum):

• A&HA 4079             Exploring cultural diversity: Implications for art education

• A&HA 4080             Artistic development of children

• A&HA 4081             Curriculum design in art education

• A&HA 4085             Historical foundations of art education

• A&HA 4087             Processes and structures in the visual arts

• A&HA 4088             Artistic development: Adolescence to adulthood

• A&HA 4090             Museum education issues I: Culture of art museums

• A&HA 5090             Museum education issues II: Missions and standards

• A&HA 4281             Field observations in art education (two terms)

• A&HA 4702             Supervised student teaching in art education: Secondary

• A&HA 4722             Supervised student teaching in art education: Elementary

• Studio Courses          (two terms)

• Plus: one weekend workshop, topics vary each year

Required courses outside the Program (6-9 points): Chosen with advisor approval.

Three TC courses (each course must be for a minimum of 2 points) outside of the Program.

Elective courses from: Art Education, studio, other programs of the College

(6-8 points): Chosen with advisor approval.

In addition to coursework, students in this program are required to complete an integrated written project on a theme or research topic arising from their interests and their practicum experiences. Students are also required to mount a exhibition combining their own art work with that of the pupils taught during their practica. Students are expected to attend the department-wide series of workshops offered throughout the academic year; topics vary.

Note: To be certified by , there are additional requirements. Please consult the Teacher Education section of this bulletin for details.