A flexible degree that allows students to pursue their own interests, conduct research, and develop special projects in the field of art education. Designed for current and prospective museum and community educators, teaching artists, school-based art teachers, and others who wish to strengthen their theoretical background. Does not lead to Initial Art Teacher’s Certification (PK-12). Two years minimum.
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Required courses in Art Education:
A&HA 4080 - Artistic development of children OR A&HA 4088 - Artistic development: Adolescence-adulthood (2 points)
A&H 5001 - Research methods in arts and humanities (3 points)
A&HA 5086 - Art in visual culture (2 points)
A&HA 5922 - Master’s seminar in art education (2 points)
A&HA 6510 - Advanced seminar (2 points)
Three studio courses (2-3 points each)
Required courses outside the program (6 points minimum): Chosen with advisor approval.
Students in the M.A. program must take six (6) points offered outside the Art and Art Education Program at Teachers College. Any course that does not start with A&HA qualifies as an out-of-program, or breadth, course.
Additional courses within and outside the Program:
To be planned in consultation with the advisor and in support of individual needs and interests.
Students in this M.A. degree program are required to complete an advisor-approved integrative project on a theme or research topic arising from their interests.