Graduate Catalog 2017-2018

Art Education, M.A.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art Education leads to advanced certification. The M.A. program is designed to meet the needs of those professionals holding valid certification in art education and who wish to pursue advanced certification in art education.

33 hours of study to complete program:

Education Courses (12 hours)

EDUC 6699Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research

3

EDUC 7703Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education

3

Choose two courses from: (Electives)

EDUC 6600Educational Assessment

3

EDUC 6603American High School

3

EDUC 6642Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom

3

EDUC 7701Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education

3

EDUC 7702Integrating Instructional Media and Technology

3

EDUC 7712Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills

3

EDUC 7721Characteristics of Gifted Students

3

EDUC 7722Assessment of Gifted Students

3

EDUC 7723Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students

3

Art Education Courses (18 hours)

Summer Demorest Campus Only.

ART 6630Art Criticism and Aesthetic Inquiry

3

ART 6650Special Topics in 2D Art Studio

3

ART 6651Special Topics in 3D Art Studio

3

ART 6675Special Topics in Art History

3

ART 7701Studies in Art Instruction

3

ART 7702Advanced Studies in Art Instruction

3

A reliable internet connection and web camera are required for online portions of coursework.

Capstone (3 hours)

ART 7788Art Education Capstone

3

This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College

Total Minimum Number of Course Work Hours: 33

Minimum Hours of Field Experience: 20

Program Entrance Requirements

  • Hold initial certification in art (P-12) from the State of Georgia or a state that has Georgia certificate reciprocity. For more information on this agreement, see http://www.teaching-certification.com/teaching/georgia-teacher-reciprocity.html
  • A professional portfolio of 12 to 24 artworks and/or related professional projects. The portfolio may consist of original works, slides, or digital images placed on a CD, PowerPoint, or web site and submitted for approval to the Art Education Coordinator. Images may be a combination of personal artwork and those completed with students.
  • An interview with the Chair of the Art Department and/or faculty.

Program Completion Requirements

  • Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted;
  • Successful completion of all components in the Capstone research, exhibition, and presentation; and
  • Submission and approval of an application for graduation by the published deadline.