Marywood University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Art Education, Certification, Pennsylvania Department of Education Art, Instructional Certification (K-12)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MA program in Art Education is intended for graduates of schools and departments of art/art education who are certified to teach art. The program is designed to enrich the scope of their professional work and to extend their academic status. Marywood also provides the student with the opportunity to obtain Pennsylvania Instructional Certification (K-12) through the MA in Art Education or Post Baccalaureate study.

CORE COURSES
12 semester hours
*Research Theory
*Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education
*Aesthetics
*History elective

CONCENTRATION IN ART EDUCATION
9 semester hours
In the concentration, the student must take a minimum of nine credits of graduate Art Education courses.
*Current Trends in Art Education
*Professional Practice Skills in Art Education
*Seminar
*Education Elective

ART ELECTIVES
15 semester hours
The student must take at least 15 credits in graduate studio courses.

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION (NO CREDIT)
Students are required to select one of the culminating experiences at a designated time prior to graduation. It may be a research paper or creative project.

Accreditation:

* National Association of Schools of Art and Design * National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education * Middle States Commission on Higher Education * Pennsylvania Department of Education

# of Credits Required:

36

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

750.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999