Graduate Catalog 2019-2020

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Art Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in art who wish to pursue teacher certification and simultaneously earn a master’s degree. Prospective candidates not holding a bachelor’s degree in art may be accepted provisionally pending a transcript analysis and upon completion of any required art courses.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Art Education leads to initial Level 5 certification. 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

Prerequisite

EDUC 5599Graduate Orientation

1

OR

EDUC 2251Professional Practice I

1

 

Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition

OR

Human Growth and Development

 

Exceptional Children

Education Courses (16 hours)

EDUC 6151edTPA Orientation

1

EDUC 6601Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers

3

EDUC 6690Classroom Management

3

EDUC 6699Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research

3

EDUC 7703Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education

3

Choose one course from:

EDUC 6642Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom

3

EDUC 7701Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education

3

EDUC 7730School Law

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)

ART 6620Art Education Methods B-8

3

ART 6621Art Education Methods 9-12

3

ART 6650Special Topics in 2D Art Studio

3

ART 6651Special Topics in 3D Art Studio

3

ART 6630Art Criticism and Aesthetic Inquiry

3

ART 6675Special Topics in Art History

3

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

ART 6650: (Summer Demorest only)

Apprentice Teaching (10 hours)

ART 7737Seminar in Advanced Instruction - Methods for Art Education

1

OR

EDSE 7737Secondary Methods II

1

 

ART 7742Internship I (P-8)

3

 

ART 7743Internship II (9-12)

5

OR

ART 7744Advanced Internship in Art

5

ART 7745Advanced Internship in Art

5

ART 7744, ART 7745: (if teaching in the field)

Capstone (3 hours)

ART 7788Art Education Capstone

3

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.