Art Education, P-12

Faculty

Associate Professor C. Kelly, Department Chair and Dr. J. Ellett

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Art Education leads to initial certification and is designed to meet the needs of students who hold a completed B.A. or B.F.A. degree in art or a related professional field.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art Education leads to advanced certification. The M.A. program is designed to meet the needs of those professionals holding initial certification in art education and who wish to pursue advanced certification T-5 in art education.

The program design for each candidate is based on a professional portfolio review and transcript analysis. The program is designed to enhance previous study and meet individual needs based on art and educational experiences, professional goals, and the mission of the School of Education. If it is determined, after transcript evaluation and portfolio review, that a candidate has deficiencies in art skills and knowledge, he/she must complete the deficiencies prior to full acceptance into the graduate art education program by taking additional courses.

The required education and content area courses create an effective program that meets the requirements of Piedmont College and the Professional Standards Commission. Through a combination of course work, field experiences, research, and art training, candidates will link theory with practice in the field of art education. Piedmont College reserves the rights to abrogate, add to, delete, or alter any regulation, requirement, or course as needed. Every effort will be made to keep candidates advised of any changes.

Course Descriptions