Master of Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum & Instruction — Art Education/Visual Culture
Is this program for me?
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Art Education/Visual Culture is an innovative program designed to prepare educational leaders through advanced instruction in both theory and practice. Students engage with coursework that encompasses methods, aesthetics, criticism, and technology in art education and visual culture, while simultaneously developing expertise in curriculum theory and development.
This program attracts a diverse range of professionals, including K-12 art teachers seeking advancement, aspiring museum educators, community arts professionals, and individuals in creative visual fields. Graduates of the program pursue leadership roles in various educational and cultural institutions, including:
- Advanced positions as early childhood through 12th grade art educators
- Directors of education in art museums
- Leaders of community arts organizations
- Content specialists in art education, visual culture, and creative industries
The program's comprehensive approach ensures that graduates make meaningful contributions to art education and visual culture, whether in schools, museums, or community settings.
Completion time is typically under 2 years and as quickly as 14 months (9 hours per semester). The program includes core coursework and specialized electives and culminates in a master's thesis.
What will I learn?
Students in this program will develop their ability to make professional contributions as leaders and educators in art education. Coursework includes the following areas:
- Philosophy, history, aesthetics, criticism, and technology in relation to art education
- Visual culture and critical studies in humanities education
- Museum studies
- Curriculum theory, development, assessment and evaluation
- Policy analysis
- Effective approaches for art classroom management
The Curriculum & Instruction — Art Education/Visual Culture program requirements include:
- Core coursework
- Specialized electives
- Capstone project
Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan. This is the most current sample degree plan for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction — Art Education/Visual Culture:
What can I do with my degree?
An M. Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction — Art Education/Visual Culture prepares professionals to work in various roles such as school district educators, art directors and directors of community art organizations.
Graduates of the M.Ed. in Art Education/Visual Culture may pursue the following careers:
- Early Childhood — 12th Grade Art Educator
- Director of Education for Art Museums
- Director of Community Arts Organizations
To apply for this program, please visit Graduate Admissions.