Overview
Students admitted as candidates for the Master of Art Education degree at Columbus State University must satisfactorily complete a planned program of study and a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. At least 18 of these hours must be in courses numbered 6000 or above.
A graduate student's program, planned cooperatively with an advisor from the College of Education and Health Professions, will emphasize development both in the teaching field and in professional studies. Specific questions concerning Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements for teacher certification should be directed to the COEHP Office of Student Advising and Field Experiences, or to the department that offers the student's area of study.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate competence in the development of a focused portfolio in preparation for exhibition.
- Students will demonstrate competence in the application of Art History and critical analysis in a research paper.
- Students will demonstrate competence in the ability to conduct research in art.
- Students will demonstrate competence in the application of art education concepts.
- Students will demonstrate competence in the development of P-12 curriculum.
Accreditation
Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The CSU Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Programme Structure
Content- Teachers holding a teaching certificate or Certificate of Eligibility may pursue advanced professional and pedagogical studies by enrolling in a Master of Education (MEd) degree program. The MEd programs are designed to increase the candidate's expertise in the selected program of study.
- All advanced education programs are based on the principles identified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). At the conclusion of each program of study, the candidate demonstrates expertise through the successful completion of carefully designed exit requirements. These may include a written comprehensive examination, a completed research project, or other related exit requirements.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Education Educational Research Art Education View 137 other Masters in Art Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The general portion of the Revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services
- An official transcript and portfolio evaluation and an interview with the art education program coordinator to determine the level of studio skills, qualifications, and if applicable, courses to transfer.
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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