Overview

Graduates of the Arts in Education program from University of Minnesota become educational leaders in diverse contexts – teaching in higher education, attaining leadership roles in school districts, museums, community arts organizations, government agencies, and foundations.

Master of arts students

Students can choose either a thesis (Plan A) or final paper (Plan B) to complete their degree. See the requirements for both curriculum plans.

View the core requirements for the MA in Art Education in the course catalog.

Research opportunities

You can engage in research that advances the field of art education and ties into your area of interest. Faculty work closely with national, state, and local initiatives in art education. You are encouraged to collaborate on the development, implementation, and evaluation of these programs. Learn more about the student research experience in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Areas of expertise include:

Place-specific, culturally relevant, arts education taught from a critical perspective
Mentoring future art teachers
Design process
Aesthetic problem solving

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Application of Aesthetic Theory in Education
Seminar: Art Education
Arts Based Research in Education
Foundations of Research in Curriculum and Instruction
Problems: Art Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Plan A - 31 credits

Plan B - 30 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Art Education View 221 other Masters in Art Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts. Upload your transcripts into the application system. Please include all transcripts from any institution you have attended, even if you did not earn a degree or certificate. Please do not mail your transcripts. Official transcripts are required only after you are admitted.
Resume.
CI Application Form. Upload in the graduate program additional materials section.
Three letters of recommendation. Ask professors, employers, or supervisors to speak to your potential for successfully completing your degree; they will upload their letters directly into the online application.
Personal statement
Diversity statement
Short writing sample
Common Ground Consortium Fellowship. (Optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9552 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Arts in Education.

Available Scholarships

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