Overview

The Art Education at James Madison University includes in-depth analysis of the methods and techniques for teaching studio art, art history, art criticism, aesthetics and visual culture. The program promotes graduates who are:

Dedicated art education professionals.

Articulate art education advocates.

Charismatic leaders who demonstrate art education as a vital component of general education.

Key Features

The goals of the program are:

To provide students with the structure, skills, core concepts and methods of inquiry for teaching and directing comprehensive art education programs, including: aesthetics, art criticism, art history, studio production and visual culture.

To provide students with opportunities to create and evaluate art instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate an extensive range of strategies for teaching and evaluating art instruction, including the use of technology.

To foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction among students for developing thesis papers and projects.

To deepen a student's knowledge in a specific area of art education scholarly interest.

To provide students with access to the latest research on how children learn and develop and how culture influences human development and creative artistic expression.

To provide students with access to the latest research on how children learn to understand, appreciate, create and judge works of art.

To provide students with opportunities to apply research to art lessons that support intellectual, social and personal development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Art Theory

Graduate Integrative Seminar

Modern Art Since 1945

Contemporary Issues in Art Education

Art Education

Studio Experiences in the Schools

Criticism of Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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More details

The Art Education concentration accepts application on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from al post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

Teaching philosophy (1 to 2 pages)

Personal statement as an indication of preparation for graduate study

Three letters of recommendation

Sample lesson plan demonstrating comprehensive art education

Evidence of current teaching license

Praxis II Art Content Knowledge test is required. Applicants may submit a Praxis II Art test score of at least 158 or a copy of a current art teaching license.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Out-of-State

39420 USD / year

≈ 39420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17190 USD / year

≈ 17190 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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