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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 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 6685/EDUC 4485Characteristics of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3
EDUC 6686/EDUC 4486Instructional Methods for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

3
EDUC 6687/EDUC 4487The Autism Advisor

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.

ARED 6630Art Criticism and Aesthetic Inquiry

3
ARED 6650Special Topics in 2D Art Studio

3
ARED 6651Special Topics in 3D Art Studio

3
ARED 6675Special Topics in Art History

3
ARED 7701Studies in Art Instruction

3
ARED 7702Advanced Studies in Art Instruction

3

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

Capstone (3 hours)

ARED 7788Art 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.