Art Education, M.A.T.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Art Education leads to initial T-5 certification and is designed to meet the needs of students who hold a completed B.A. or B.F.A. degree in art. In order to register for student teaching or take the capstone course in any program (whichever occurs last), M.A.T. candidates must successfully pass the appropriate Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) content exams before registration for the final semester of coursework in the program.
Course Requirements
47 hours of study to complete program
Required early in program unless previously satisfied in undergraduate or other graduate program:
Education Courses (16 hours)
| EDUC 6151 | edTPA Orientation | 1 |
| EDUC 6601 | Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC 6690 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 6699 | Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
Choose one course from:
| EDUC 6642 | Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 7701 | Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7730 | School Law | 3 |
| EDUC 7721 | Characteristics of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7722 | Assessment of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7723 | Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students | 3 |
Art Education Courses (18 hours)
A reliable internet connection and web camera are required for online portions of coursework
ART 6650: (Summer Demorest only)
Apprentice Teaching (10 hours)
Capstone (3 hours)
This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College
ART 7788: GACE (content exams) must be passed before registration for the final semester of coursework in Art Education
Program Entrance Requirements
- A completed B.A. or B.F.A. degree in art from a regionally accredited institution.
- 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
- An interview with the Department of Art Chair and/or Art Education Faculty.
- Pre-Service Certification must be completed before any field experiences in public schools are attempted.
Program Completion Requirements
- Admission to teacher education;
- Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted, with not more than one grade of “C”;
- 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
- The Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) content pedagogy assessment may be required for certification.