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MAArtEd Curriculum

MAT Curriculum

MFA Curriculum

 

MAArtEd Curriculum

The MAArtEd curriculum is designed as a part-time program with a curriculum intended to be completed on a flexible schedule of study dependent upon student’s work schedule. The MAArtEd degree requires 30 semester credit hours distributed as follows:

Core Curriculum Course
AE610 Survey of Art Education
AE640 Technology in Art Education
AE630 Strategies for Teaching Art

Art Education Electives
AE620 Curriculum and Instruction
AE661 Art for the Pre-K - Grade 8 Student
AE663 Art for the Secondary Student
AE650 Art Ed. for Diverse Populations

Visual Foundations
FA601 Studio Workshop
FA602 Studio Workshop
FA603 Studio Workshop
Art History Elective

Culminating Courses
AE750 Art Education Thesis
AE751 Art Education Seminar

TOTAL:

(9 hours)
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours

(6 hours - Choose 2)
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours

(12 hours)
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours

(3 hours)
2 hours
1 hour

30 hours

Normal Progression

Full time teachers are recommended to take 3-6 hours per semester or summer session.

MAT Curriculum

The MAT curriculum is designed to be completed on a flexible schedule of study dependent upon student’s personal schedule. Students must complete two practicums to be eligible for student teaching.

Candidates should complete the program within five years of initial enrollment. The MAT degree requires 39 semester credit hours distributed as follows:

Core Curriculum Course
AE610 Survey of Art Education
AE640 Technology in Art Education
AE630 Strategies for Teaching Art

Art Education Courses
AE620 Curriculum and Instruction
AE661 Art for the Pre-K - Grade 8 Student
AE663 Art for the Secondary Student
AE650 Art Ed. for Diverse Populations
AE660 Educational Psychology

Visual Foundations
FA601 Studio Workshop
Art History Elective

Culminating Courses
Student Teaching Internship
AE750 Art Education Thesis
AE751 Art Education Seminar

TOTAL:

(9 hours)
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours

(15 Courses)
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours

(6 hours)
3 hours
3 hours

(3 hours)
6 hours
2 hours
1 hour

39 hours

Normal Progression

1st Semester

AE610 Survey of Art Education (3)
FA601 Studio Workshop (3)
Art History Elective (3)
AE660 Educational Psychology (3)

2nd Semester

AE650 Art Ed. for Diverse Populations (3)
AE661 Art for the Pre-K - Grade 8 Student (3)
AE640 Technology in Art Education (3)
* Student Teaching Practicum

3rd Semester

AE620 Curriculum and Instruction (3)
AE640 Technology in Art Education (3)
AE663 Art for the Secondary Student (3)
* Student Teaching Practicum

4th Semester

Student Teaching Internship (6)
AE750 Art Education Thesis (2)
AE751 Art Education Seminar (1)
....

Completion times for the program will vary depending on the class load students may take. For those who are teaching full-time on Interim licenses it is recommended to take 3-6 hours per semester or summer session. For those students who are full-time MAT students the following progression is suggested:

MFA Curriculum

The MFA curriculum is designed to be completed in four semesters of full-time (in residence) study, with a fifth or sixth semester optional at either the faculty or student’s request. Candidates have five calendar years from the date of enrollment to complete the degree. The MFA degree requires 60 semester credit hours distributed as follows:

Major Studio

Liberal Studies

Elective Studio

TOTAL                          

36

12

12

60

The recommended semester course load for MFA students is 9 to 15 credit hours with the maximum being 16 credits.

Course loads over this limit must have prior written approval by the graduate director.

Normal Progression

1st Semester

Studio Workshop & Seminar I (9)
Studio Elective (3)
LS/AH Elective (3)

2nd Semester

Studio Workshop & Seminar II (9)
Studio Elective (3)
LS/AH Elective (3)

3rd Semester

Thesis Preparation (9)
Studio Elective (3)
LS/AH Elective (3)

4th Semester

Thesis (9)
Studio Elective (3)
LS/AH Elective (3)

Complete policies and procedures for the MFA program, written thesis, final review and the MFA exhibition are detailed in the Student Handbook, which is given to all entering MFA students during orientation and is available from the Student Services office.

New York Studio Program

Second semester graduate students are eligible to apply for participation in the New York Studio Program in their third semester. The program is highly competitive and the decision is based on the quality of work submitted.  The student should see the Assistant Dean for an application.

While this is an exceptional opportunity for any student, the rigors of the graduate program require each MFA candidate complete his / her final two semesters in residence, which (in the case of the NY Studio Program) may require a fifth semester of study.


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