Overview
The Master of Arts in 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.
Goals
- 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:
- Methods of Art Criticism
- Art Activities in the Elementary School
- Secondary Art Education Methods
- Special Studies in Art Education
- Content Area Literacy
- Foundations of American Education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
International Students: Apply several months prior to the application deadline for your program, ideally 6-12 months in advance.
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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 Fee
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International
38730 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
38730 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
16830 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 561 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Scholarships Information
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