Art Education

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The Master of Arts in Art Education degree is designed for students who want to engage in a broad and critical intellectual exploration of contemporary questions and debates in arts and education.

At Illinois, faculty and graduate students build a vibrant community of inquiry within the context of a Research 1 University. This community, including faculty whose breadth of interests span topics including contemporary art and visual culture in education, formal and informal learning, cultural policy and urban studies, and teacher training and identity provides an intellectually stimulating environment for graduate students to stretch themselves intellectually and prepare for the possibility of future doctoral study.

Masters students receive funding and support as teaching assistant for the normal length of their program, which, for the M.A., is 3 semesters. This funding, which is conditional upon academic standing includes a tuition waiver, salary, health insurance, annual conference funding, plus many opportunities to gain competitive grants. Students complete 4 art education courses and have the opportunity to elect courses from studio art, art history as well as from any program offered in the university that is complimentary.

In addition to required courses in art education, students can choose electives from studio, art education and art history, and any other graduate courses offered by the university that complement their studies or professional aspirations. Specific course selection is determined in consultation with the student's adviser. Students may simultaneously study for teaching certification but graduate credit is not usually granted for such study. A thesis is required.

Course List
Code Title Hours
ARTE 402 Artistic Development 4
ARTE 501 Issues in Art Education 4
ARTE 502 Curriculum Development in Art 4
ARTE 505 Foundations of Art Education 4
Thesis Hours Required–ARTE 599 (min/max applied toward degree) 4
Electives 12
Total Hours 32

Other Requirements1

Grad Other Degree Requirements
Requirement Description
Other requirements may overlap  
Candidates must spend at least two semesters or the equivalent in residence.  
Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: 12
Certification requirements, if needed: 40-44
Minimum GPA: 2.75
 

Requirements

  • The application process is online. The application fee is $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants. The fee is paid by credit card.
  • Transcripts: Upload (unofficial) transcripts/academic records (and diplomas or certificates of degrees if your degree is awarded and not listed on your transcript) to the online application.
  • Letters of Recommendation:  Three letters of recommendation are required. All letters should be submitted online by the recommenders and the instructions for this process are included with the online application. The letters should provide information regarding the applicant's maturity, dependability, and potential for teaching, in addition to evaluating the applicant's scholarly achievements and potential.
  • Resume:  Include relevant employment, internships, teaching and research experience, awards, record of scholarship and publications in the Statements section in the online application. This information will assist in consideration for graduate fellowship awards and graduate appointment positions.
  • Statement of Intent:  This statement of 1000 words or less should describe your academic background and other relevant experience in relation to your academic interests and goals. Statements are uploaded in the Statements section in the online application.
  • Writing Sample:  The Art Education Program requires a sample of academic writing for EdM, Masters and PhD applicants. The writing sample should be a recent example of scholarly work demonstrating the applicant's strengths as a researcher and writer. Please limit the sample to 25 pages. This writing sample is uploaded in the Statement section under Program-Specific Questions in the online application.
  • For international students:  Applicants must meet both the University of Illinois and the School of Art + Design TOEFL/IELTS requirements. For details and information about University requirements see http://www.grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04
    • The School of Art + Design's English Proficiency Standards are higher than the general campus requirements: for Limited Status Admission we require a minimum total TOEFL score of 96 iBT, or a 6.5 IELTS score of 6 or higher in all sub-sections, and for the speak section at least a 7.
    • Test scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class at the proposed term of entry. If you plan to begin your studies at the University of Illinois on August 28, 2017, your test scores cannot be dated from before August 28, 2015.
    • TOEFL/IELTS results have to be in by the deadline of December 15, 2016 to guarantee admission consideration. Plan your test accordingly.

Scholarships

  1. Graduate Fellowships:  These are competitive awards granted by the University of Illinois Graduate College to degree candidates who have demonstrated especially strong academic achievement and outstanding future potential. The Graduate Review Committee in the School of Art + Design determines the candidates for review by the University Graduate College Fellowship Committee for all fellowship awards. Fellowship stipends range from $10,000 to $25,000 for the academic year and include a full waiver of tuition and a partial waiver of university campus fees. A fellowship is a gift and requires no service. For more information see http://www.grad.illinois.edu/fellowships.
  2. Graduate Appointments:  Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant (often technical support), and Research Assistant positions are available to students in good standing. Currently a nine-month 25% graduate appointment offers a stipend which is currently $8,140.50 (before taxes) for the academic year. The appointment requires 10 hours a week of service. These graduate appointments include a full waiver of tuition and a partial waiver of university campus fees. See for more information http://www.grad.illinois.edu/assistantships.  International Students may have to pass an English Proficiency Interview (EPI) exam http://cte.illinois.edu/testing/oral_eng/main.html in order to be considered for a teaching appointment.
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