Overview
About Art Education at School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University
The studio component of Art Education from School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University intersects with art teaching methods, art education curriculum development, visual-critical studies, and supervised pre-practicum internships in public schools and at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Careers
Our program prepares artists to teach in elementary, middle, and high schools with a critical focus on both contemporary visual culture and traditional arts.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Development and Learning
- Anthropology and Sociology of Schooling
- Critical Histories of U.S. Education
- Education of the Exceptional Child
- The Exceptional Child and Art Pedagogy
- Art Ed Curriculum
- Student Teaching in Art, PreK-8
- Field Studies in Art Education, PreK-8
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 16 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Teaching Art Education View 1898 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Interview with the Director of Art Education, Susan Barahal, well in advance of the application deadline.
- Online Application for Admission and Art Portfolio
- College Transcripts: One official copy of each of your college transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation. Collectively the letters should address your capacity to accomplish graduate-level studies, your studio art practices, and your potential to become an effective PK-12 art teacher.
- Resume
- Personal Statement elaborating on your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study at Tufts and your vision of becoming an art teacher. Your personal statement should be a maximum of 2,500 words, single spaced. Describe experiences, including inspiring individuals or events that motivated you to take this path.
- Application Fee
- Financial Aid Application
- English Language Requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.