Master of Science in Education - Secondary Education: Art Area of Emphasis
Contact Judith Fowler to see program requirements for the M.S.Ed., Secondary Education, under Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs.
Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited art program, with a major equivalent to certification by a state agency to teach Art (K-12); a minimum of 9 hours in art history with significant exposure to non-western art; a course in modern or contemporary art history; and approval of departmental entrance committee.
Program Requirements in Art
A minimum of 15 hours of course work in art is required. With permission of their advisor, students may apply 1-6 additional hours of art electives (21 total) to the 32-hour degree minimum.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 700 | Historical Perspectives in Art Education | 3 hrs |
| ART 760 | Contemporary Issues and Current Trends in Art Education | 3 hrs |
| Art Electives | 9 hrs | |
| Optional course work (generally in Art) chosen in consultation with the advisor |
0-6 hrs | |
| Total | 15-21 hrs |
Students may choose a concentration in art education, art history, or art studio. A minimum of 6 hours is required in art education, and students may select additional course work in art education, art history, or art studio to total 15 hours. In the studio area, students may choose from a series of workshops dealing with various studio areas, independent study in one studio area, or a combination of the two. Portfolio review of work in the chosen studio area will be required.