Art Education, Master of Arts (MA)

Educators who are currently certified may wish to pursue an advanced study to improve their knowledge skills in their respective field. Georgia educators who complete the Master of Arts degree in a field in which they hold certification are eligible for a certification upgrade. In-field Master of Arts degrees does NOT lead to initial certification.

33 hours of study to complete program:

Education Courses (12 hours)

EDUC 6699	Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research	3
EDUC 7703	Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education	3

Choose two courses from: (Electives)

EDUC 6600	Educational Assessment	3
EDUC 6603	American High School	3
EDUC 6642	Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom	3
EDUC 6685/EDUC 4485	Characteristics of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder	3
EDUC 6686/EDUC 4486	Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder	3
EDUC 6687/EDUC 4487	The Autism Advisor	3
EDUC 7701	Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education	3
EDUC 7702	Integrating Instructional Media and Technology	3
EDUC 7712	Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills	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)

Summer Demorest Campus Only.

ARED 6630	Art Criticism and Aesthetic Inquiry	3
ARED 6650	Special Topics in 2D Art Studio	3
ARED 6651	Special Topics in 3D Art Studio	3
ARED 6675	Special Topics in Art History	3
ARED 7701	Studies in Art Instruction	3
ARED 7702	Advanced Studies in Art Instruction	3

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

Capstone (3 hours)

ARED 7788

Art Education Capstone

3

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

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, or digital images placed in PowerPoint, or a web site and submitted for approval to the Art Education Coordinator. Images may be a combination of personal artwork and those completed with students.

• A written philosophy of teaching submitted for approval to the Art Education Coordinator 

• 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.