Overview

The Art and Art Education program at Columbia University involves carefully selected coursework in art education theory and pedagogy, plus and a year-long student teaching practicum, essential for securing jobs in public and independent schools. Leads to Initial Art Teacher’s Certification (PK-12).

For full-time students, the M.A. Init involves one year of coursework (fall, spring, and summer), and another year of student teaching (fall and spring). In their coursework, students learn about the artistic development of children and adolescents, about culturally-responsive teaching, and about creative curriculum design and lesson planning, among other essential areas.

Studio courses are another key component--we believe it is indispensable for art educators to continue to develop their art practice, and to draw upon their artistry in their teaching. In addition, the first year involves observations of education programs in schools and other settings (museums, afterschool, etc.).

In the M.A. Init, student teaching takes place after all the coursework is completed. It involves two semesters of a full-time practicum in schools, alongside experienced art teachers. Each student teacher completes an elementary and a secondary student teaching placement--a tremendous asset when searching for jobs after graduation. During their practicum and post-graduation, student teachers have the full support of a Teachers College peer group and TC mentors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring cultural diversity: Implications for art education
Artistic development of children
Curriculum design in art education
Historical foundations of art education
Processes and structures in the visual arts
Artistic development: Adolescence to adulthood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
$75 Application Fee
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Academic Writing Sample
Application Supplement and Portfolio (included in online application)

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

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Out-of-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38358 USD / year

≈ 38358 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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