The Master of Arts in Art Education (MA AE) program cultivates a community of artist-researcher-teachers who connect research, creative practice, and pedagogy to critically address issues in art education and implement innovative solutions on local, national, and global scales.
The Master of Arts in Art Education is delivered online as a planned two-year experience. The program does not lead to teaching certification; rather it is a degree designed to enhance your practice as an artist, researcher, and teacher.
If you are a teacher in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, this program counts toward Rank changes (Rank II or Rank I). Graduates of the MA AE are encouraged to work with the Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) in Frankfort, Kentucky to enact these changes.
Coursework in the MA AE degree program merges art education practice and theory. With the opportunity to select and pursue areas of specialization, the program is tailored to each student’s expertise and interests to address issues within art education in their own communities of practice and to become involved in creative solutions. In consultation with the graduate advisor, students in the MA in Art Education complete core courses and a variety of electives designed for students to engage with contemporary questions, issues, and ideas within the field of art education.
Required for completion of the MA in Art Education are 30 credits, a Mid-Point Portfolio Review, an Exit Portfolio Review, and a Capstone Research Project.
Current classes, admission information, and degree requirements can be found in the UK Registrar Catalog.
