Overview

Programme overview

The mission of the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy is to critically engage cultural meaning that fosters social change and advances the public interest through the arts and visual culture through excellence in:

Research
Policy
Teaching
Leadership

We emphasize understanding of arts and culture, especially visual culture, in a global, culturally diverse and technological society. This content is explored through the following:

Pedagogical theory and practices
Critical inquiry of historical and contemporary artworks
Analysis of public and educational policy in the arts and cultures
Inquiry in the philosophical, historical and policy foundations of art education, arts management, and cultural policy administration

Our curriculum includes attention to understanding:

Multimedia technologies in cultural production
Critique of policies
Teaching
Learning
Assessment
Awareness of comparative international practice

The Art Education program from The Ohio State University gives students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be well-informed and reflective practitioners, teachers and researchers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The coursework introduces students to contemporary research and concepts in the art education field.

While it is situated in research, students have ample opportunities for practice, whether it be through assignments or via their own research, led by their advisor. Students develop an individualized plan of study in consultation with their faculty advisor.

Students have the option to write a thesis or complete a project, and a final oral defense to obtain their degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Online Deadlines

Spring: December 9
Summer: June 1
Autumn: June1

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.

Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program. Evidence usually comes in the form of transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.

Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT) if the score is required by your program. Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency; faxed or emailed scores are not considered. Note: Scores are valid for five years after your test date.

Tuition Fee

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International

42738 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42738 USD per year during 24 months.
National

42738 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42738 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

13900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13900 USD per year during 24 months.

Online: USD 12,515

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 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

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