University of Central Florida

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Art Education Community College Teaching Track; M.Ed.- Art Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The College of Education offers a master’s program in art education, with the choice of a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) degree.

The M.Ed. program is designed to meet the expanding needs of the art teacher. Students in the program will examine contemporary problems in art education, review recent curriculum developments, study innovations in art education, explore interdisciplinary concepts, and become involved in research problems specific to the art teacher. This degree requires previous certification in art.

The M.A. program is planned to provide the art-oriented person with a degree that includes certification. The program meets all state certification requirements. The M.A. program also includes a Community College Teaching Track, which is designed for individuals planning to teach at that level and not requiring state teacher certification.

Accreditation:

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Eligibility Requirements:

For M.Ed. applicants in lieu of the GRE, a GMAT score may be used for admission consideration.

In accordance with the Florida Statue 1004.04 and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066, applicants to a graduate-level state-approved initial teacher preparation program whose composite quantitative-verbal GRE score is less than 1000 must pass all four parts of the College Level Academic Skills Test or General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination for program admission. This provision applies to all applicants to the M.A. program except applicants for the Community College Teaching Track.

International Student Requirements:

In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above