Master of Arts (MA) Art Education
Educators who are currently certified may wish to pursue advanced study in order to improve their skills in knowledge in their respective field. Georgia educators who complete the Master of Arts degree in a field in which they hold certification are eligible for a certification upgrade. In-field Master of Arts degrees do NOT lead to initial certification.
33 hours of study to complete program:
Education Courses (12 hours)
| EDUC 6699 | Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
Choose two courses from: (Electives)
| EDUC 6600 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 6603 | American High School | 3 |
| EDUC 6642 | Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 7701 | Critical Analysis of Current Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7702 | Integrating Instructional Media and Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 7712 | Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| EDUC 7721 | Characteristics of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7722 | Assessment of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7723 | Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students | 3 |
Art Education Courses (18 hours)
Summer Demorest Campus Only.
| ART 6630 | Art Criticism and Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 |
| ART 6650 | Special Topics in 2D Art Studio | 3 |
| ART 6651 | Special Topics in 3D Art Studio | 3 |
| ART 6675 | Special Topics in Art History | 3 |
| ART 7701 | Studies in Art Instruction | 3 |
| ART 7702 | Advanced Studies in Art Instruction | 3 |
A reliable internet connection and web camera are required for online portions of coursework.
Capstone (3 hours)
This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College
Total Minimum Number of Course Work Hours: 33
Minimum Hours of Field Experience: 20
Program Entrance Requirements
- Hold initial certification in art (P-12) from the State of Georgia or a state that has Georgia certificate reciprocity. For more information on this agreement, see http://www.teaching-certification.com/teaching/georgia-teacher-reciprocity.html
- A professional portfolio of 12 to 24 artworks and/or related professional projects. The portfolio may consist of original works, slides, or digital images placed on a CD, PowerPoint, or web site and submitted for approval to the Art Education Coordinator. Images may be a combination of personal artwork and those completed with students.
- An interview with the Chair of the Art Department and/or faculty.
Program Completion Requirements
- Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted;
- Successful completion of all components in the Capstone research, exhibition, and presentation; and
- Submission and approval of an application for graduation by the published deadline.