Overview

Emphasis is placed on the teaching of diverse learners in urban and metropolitan settings.

Specific objectives for students completing the M.A.Ed. program include:

Expanding their skills and understandings in studio art production and contemporary art concepts;
Developing their pedagogical skills and strategies as master teachers;
Empowering them to integrate theory and best practices in their classrooms;
Fostering their critical thinking skills and life-long learning as members of a professional community;
Developing their leadership and advocacy skills to have an impact on students, classrooms, communities, schools, districts and professional organizations.

Key Facts

The graduate programs at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design prepare students for competitive careers in contemporary art, art education, design and art entrepreneurship.

Highlights include one-on-one mentorship with an internationally acclaimed faculty, access to art institutions and creative publications, networking with high-profile artists, scholars and businesses, experience from conference to international art fair participation, artist residencies, as well as assistantships to develop practical skills and garner learning experience.

The Art Education M.A.Ed program from Georgia State University leads students to career paths such as graphic, interior and Web designers, multimedia artists, curators, gallery directors, museum and non-profit arts managers, art administrators, K-12 art teachers, art educators, art historians and writers, creative directors at advertising and marketing firms, props and set design fabricators, and art appraisers, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Psychology of Learning and Learners: The Young Child
Critical Pedagogy
Multicultural Education
Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
Methods of Research in Education
Seminar in Art Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Art Education View 203 other Masters in Art Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation.
Statement of Intent
Portfolio: A successful portfolio demonstrates creativity and commitment in a cohesive body of work. The portfolio should contain two- and three-dimensional work. It should reflect basic skills in drawing and design and sufficient advanced skill in one area. Twenty images should be submitted if the applicant is not a practicing art educator. If the applicant is a practicing art teacher, a minimum of 10 images of personal studio work and up to 10 images of student work are acceptable. Under no circumstances should more than 20 images be submitted.
An undergraduate major appropriate to the intended major.
A high standard of overall undergraduate achievement, usually a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
Proof of Tier 4 teaching certification (from Georgia or other state).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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