Overview

The Visual Art-All Grades (Art Education) program of Rochester Institute of Technology prepares you to teach the next generation of artists and to create art experiences while honing your own artistic skills.

This accelerated program gives you a year of hands-on experience that will heavily mirror your life as an art educator. An art education master's degree prepares you for a career by embedding certifications and job placement support right into the curriculum. You will work with regional schools to find the best fit for your personality, talents, and teaching goals.

The MST in visual arts–all grades (art education) leads to initial/professional New York State certification in visual arts for grades K through 12. This certification allows applicants to teach in New York state public schools. The program features pedagogical studies, studio inquiry, and student teaching. The program prepares students to meet the national, state, and regional need for teachers of the visual arts and is designed for accomplished art educators and advocates for art and learning in all grades. The program is nationally accredited and is for teachers in art education who hold a BFA or BA (art major) degree. Classes begin each August and conclude in May. Graduates of teacher education programs at RIT have a 96 percent pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification examinations.

Typical Job Titles

Art Teacher

Art Specialist

Arts and Crafts Instructor

Education Director

Art Instructor

Art Professor

Arts Administrator

Lead Teacher

Accreditation

The visual arts–all grades program maintains accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Reporting outcomes and student achievement data is available for review.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development in Art

Inclusive Art Education: Teaching Students with Disabilities in the K-12 Art Classroom

Multicultural Issues in Art and Education

Methods in Teaching and Learning

Methods II: Studio Thinking

Professional Practices in Art Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.

Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college with a major concentration in art, art education, arts technology education, photography, or new media.
Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61762 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61762 USD / year

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In-State

61762 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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