Art Education (MA)
Department website: https://art.utexas.edu/admissions/graduate/art-education
Art education occurs within a variety of locations, which may include public and private schools, museums, community centers, after-school programs, prisons, rehabilitation facilities, and assisted living centers. These settings provide on-site learning and research opportunities for students in the program. Students choose coursework and a guided internship in one of three concentrations in art education: school (certification or non-certification option), museum education, and community-based arts. The school concentration is designed for students who want to enhance their knowledge of art education at the elementary and secondary school level; the museum education concentration is designed for students interested in learning about and working in the field of art museum education; and the community-based arts concentration is designed for students who want to investigate and conduct professional activities in art education in community-based sites or organizations.
Graduate Handbook
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Admission
A bachelor’s degree in art education, studio art, or art history is recommended for admission to any of the three concentrations within this program. However, special consideration may be given to the applicant with a related bachelor’s degree and prior experience in art teaching, museum education, or art education work in a community-based setting.
Total Hours Required: 36
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: Art education core | 12 | |
| Hours chosen from: Area of concentration | 6 | |
| Hours chosen from: Internship or on-site experience | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Art education electives | 3 | |
| AED 698 | Thesis | 6 |
| Hours chosen from: | 6 | |
| Applied Project in Art Education (taken twice) | ||
| All students in this program must also follow these requirements and policies: | ||
| Graduate Fine Arts Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Additional Requirements
Upon completion of 18 hours of approved coursework, students must present a thesis/project proposal to their graduate committee and receive approval before beginning work on their thesis or project.