Master of Art Education (M.A.Ed.)

Offered online through the Lamar Dodd School of Art, the University of Georgia’s Master of Art Education (M.A.Ed.) explores the intersections of art curriculum, contemporary art, disability studies, culturally responsive practices, and digital technology. As a student in the program, you will investigate contemporary content and methods for art education, conduct inquiries that impact your practice, and experiment with artistic processes.  Graduates are encouraged to be reflective, creative, and critical practitioners who challenge the status quo through locally and globally transformative practices.

UGA’s Master of Art Education offers you a flexible program completely online, with the option to attend a one-week, summer, studio-focused residency on campus, during which time you will complete no more than 5% of your total credit hours for the program.

The program is designed for art educators who already hold a Level 4 Teaching Certificate in Art and seek a Level 5 Certificate in the state of Georgia, or those who hold an undergraduate degree in an art-related field where an initial Level 4 Teaching Certificate is not required and who wish to work in contexts that do not require certification such as museums and community centers. For those interested in pursuing certification along with their master’s degree, we offer an in-person certification option that can be taken concurrently.

Whether you are a full-time, working professional or someone looking to enhance your career through a degree in art education, this program provides an ideal opportunity to complete your MAEd from one of the largest, most highly ranked university art programs in the nation online and on your own time.

Applicants may fall into two categories:

1) Those seeking a Level 5 Teaching Certificate in the state of Georgia must have an undergraduate degree in art education and already hold a Level 4 Teaching Certificate in Art for admission.

 2) Those wishing to work in contexts that do not require certification, such as museums and community centers, must hold an undergraduate degree in an art-related field for admission. An initial Level 4 Teaching Certificate is not required for admission and will not be granted through this program, though you may combine this online program with residential courses (required for certification) if you wish to pursue a Level 4 teaching certificate.

Online Master of Art Education Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit your application through Graduate School Admissions online. Application fee: $75 Domestic & International.
2. Select Campus – Online
3. Select Degree Level – Masters
4. Select Intended Program – MAED, Art Education (School of Art) [MAED_ARTE_ON]
5. Select Intended Term – Fall
6. Résumé or curriculum vita – Submit online through the Graduate School application.
7. Statement of Purpose: In a brief statement of 1-2 pages, you will be asked to describe a) your professional goals and the relationship of your academic and professional experiences to those goals; b) your academic and professional preparation not evident from other credentials submitted; c) why you are applying to the program, and what you intend to accomplish in graduate school.
8. Writing Sample OR a Teaching Philosophy: You should upload a writing sample such as an essay or academic paper, or a written teaching philosophy so as to showcase your skills as a writer.
9. Lamar Dodd School of Art Supplemental Materials: Available in the online graduate application for admission.
   a. Portfolio: A maximum of 10 Artist/Student Digital Images: In a pdf of no more than 10MB, you may include images of your artwork, artwork created by your students or program participants, or images of collaborative creative projects (community-based art, socially engaged art, etc.). Optionally, include a brief description of the images to explain your artistic intent or goals for teaching.
   b. About You (Optional): You may choose to submit a short video profile, no longer than 3 minutes by providing a Vimeo or YouTube video link.
10. Transcripts – Submit your unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. You will send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
11. Letters of Recommendation – Submit at least two letters of recommendation online to the Graduate School. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate your scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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