Overview
of the Program: The Master of Arts in art education
is intended for students interested in pursuing advanced
study in art education and who hold an undergraduate degree
in art education, art studio, or art history. The two-year,
36-credit program emphasizes the development of a comprehensive,
critical understanding of the field of art education, while
also allowing students the freedom to pursue an area of
specialization including art advocacy, art criticism, art
history, studio art, assessment and evaluation, child growth
and development, community arts, cultural studies, curriculum
theory, museum education, philosophy of art education, technology,
or art education research.
The M.A. program provides opportunities
for broad and in-depth advanced study of art education,
studio art, art history, and other fields related to a student’s
personal interests. Because of the program’s small
size and flexibility, our graduate students receive individual
attention and are able to tailor their program of study
to fit their particular interests and needs. Students pursue
graduate studies in art education in small seminars and
independent research projects in close consultation with
faculty members. Courses in art studio and art history are
taken with graduate students in those areas. Teaching assistantships
are available to all qualified graduate students in art
education to teach sections of ARE 4314: Art Education for
Elementary Schools.
Online MA Program: Click here if you are interested in the Online Master of Arts in Art Education.
Thesis
Options: Two theses options are offered in our program
that lead to a Master of Arts in Art Education.
MA in Art Education with Thesis
The Master of Arts in Art Education with Thesis requires
a minimum of thirty-six (36) credit hours. Twelve (12) credits
of core art education courses are required. In addition,
students take three (3) credits of an approved ARE education
elective; nine (9) credits of studio electives; three (3)
credits of art history; six (6) credits in art education,
art studio, art history, or education electives; and three
(3) credits of thesis. Candidates must complete theses acceptable
to their supervisory committee and the UF Graduate School
in addition to a final oral examination.
MA in Art Education with Project in
Lieu of Thesis
The Master of Arts in Art Education with Project in Lieu
of Thesis also requires a minimum of 36 credit hours and
consists of the same course requirements as in the thesis
option. Candidates choosing this option complete a creative
project acceptable to their supervisory committee and the
UF Graduate School in addition to a final oral examination.
MA with Educator Preparation Institute
For those interested in pursuing a graduate degree that leads to K-12 Art Teacher certification, we offer a State-approved Master of Arts with Educator Preparation Institute that provides the coursework for completing the traditional MA degree plus 20 credit hours of coursework and field experiences that meet the State of Florida's requirements for certification. Click here for more information on this 39-hour degree option.
Admission
Requirements: Prospective students
should (1) hold an undergraduate degree in art education,
studio art, design, or art history; (2) submit up to ten digital images of personal works of art and a research paper, article,
or other sample of academic writing; (3) submit three
current letters of recommendation; (4) submit an official transcript of undergraduate coursework taken; and (5) have a minimum grade point average of "B" for all upper-division undergraduate work. Prospective students are urged
to apply for admission as early as possible. The application
process is described further online through the UF College
of Fine Arts Web site.
Deadlines: The application deadline for Fall semester is February 1st, and for Spring admission, October 1st. Students applying for Spring admission are not eligible for Fellowship or Assistantship consideration. After these dates, students will be considered for admission according to available space in the program.
Financial Assistance: Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships are available to qualified candidates. Requests for financial aid should be made directly to the Graduate School at the time of application. University of Florida Financial Aid Office.
For more information, visit these websites:
University of Florida Homepage
http://www.ufl.edu
College of Fine Arts Homepage
http://www.arts.ufl.edu
UF Graduate School
http://gradschool.ufl.edu
And/or, contact:
Dr. Michelle Tillander
Art Education Graduate Coordinator
School of Art and Art History
PO Box 115801
Gainesville, Florida 32611-5801
(352) 392-9977 (or) e-mail: mtilland@ufl.edu
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