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School of Art
Master of 
Art Education

Master of art education

The Master of Art Education (MAE) Program prepares members of the discipline to 

A) thrive within a variety of educational environments; 

B) use art for creative endeavors, the production of meaning, the investigation of the world and care and wellness;

C) contribute divergent insights that respect diversity; and 

D) take on leadership roles in the field through the contribution of innovative ideas.

Program Highlights

The program encourages creative endeavors linked to interdisciplinary activity, culture, care and compassion, and exploratory models of teaching and learning. It uses coursework, the utilization of cultural resources and technological innovations, and the facilitation of community initiatives. Students will also develop networks for shared practices and establish research agendas that enable the production of knowledge in the field of art education, museum and community-based art programs and wellness studies that relates to artistic practice, diverse people, social responsibility, care, and ethical conduct.

 

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admissions

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DEADLINES

The deadline for fall admission is January 15th and for spring admission is October 15th

WHAT TO INCLUDE

Please include a letter of intent, a sample of writing such as a research paper, a portfolio of personal artwork, a portfolio of student artwork if applicable, and three references as part of your application in the portal. Please note those who are seeking certification need to take and pass the PACT examination as part of their application. Certification students are best served being on site in Lubbock because they will need placement in schools for observation hours and student teaching.

FUNDING, SCHOLARSHIPS & ASSISTANTSHIPS

Please note that if you are looking for potential funding, you must submit an application for this by January 15th. Part‐time graduate study scholarships may be available along with partial summer scholarships for study during summers. Paid teaching assistant or graduate assistant positions on the main campus in Lubbock may also be available for full-time students.

CERTIFICATION

Please note those who are seeking certification need to take and pass the PACT examination as part of their application. Certification students are best served being on site in Lubbock because they will need placement in schools for observation hours and student teaching.

TUITION ESTIMATOR

Curriculum

The MAE degree program is composed of a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit. Two options are available to students seeking the Master of Art Education degree. Focus Area I is for students seeking to advance their knowledge of art making, contemporary social practice, and theory and practice in art education classrooms, art museum spaces, and community environments. It is designed for practicing teachers, artists, and museum and community educators interested in enhancing their expertise and combines theory, practice, creative endeavors, and research in an effort to develop leaders as artists-researchers-teachers in the field. Focus Area II prepares students for careers in art education, with state certification and requires additional credit hours that include student teaching and College of Education courses. Focus Area I and II have a thesis, research report, exhibition with research report, and portfolio options as a capstone experience.

MASTER OF ART EDUCATION HANDBOOK

COURSES INCLUDE

  • Contemporary Art Practices
  • Visual Culture
  • Popular Culture
  • Gender Studies
  • Spaces and Places
  • Therapeutic Art Practices
  • Museums and Educational Practices
  • Community-based Art and Educational Practice
  • Arts-based Research

FOCUS AREA I AND II

Art Education Core
(required)

On-line courses

Art 5360: Art Seminar is offered on a variety of topics and may be repeated. May be offered face-to-face on main campus too.

Art 5361: Critical Pedagogy in the Visual Arts is offered once per year.

Art 5362: Historical Survey of the Teaching of Art is offered once per year.

Art 5363: Research Methods in the Visual Arts is offered once per year.

12 credits hours

Related Art Courses

Online or on campus including summers

Approved courses in photography; painting; ceramics; drawing; digital imaging; jewelry/metals; sculpture; printmaking; web design/video editing; intermedia arts; glassblowing; and independent research

Pick 9-12 credit hours in consultation with major professor

Minor

Online or on campus including summers

Approved courses in education; anthropology; business; science; architecture; technology; literature; music or dance; special needs; and additional studio and/or art education classes. Can also choose additional courses in consultation with major professor that specifically focus on preK-12 or community environments.

Pick 6-9 credits hours in consultation with major professor

Capstone

online or on campus

Art 6000: Master's Thesis (for those planning to pursue a Ph.D. and publication), or Art 6001: Master's Thesis: Professional Project (for those planning to develop a project), or Art 6002: Master's Thesis: Exhibition with paper

6 credit hours

Focus Area II M.A.E. with Certification Only

Courses in special needs, literacy, and student teaching

18 more credits hours

COURSE OFFERINGS

During the fall and spring semesters, classes are offered online and on the main campus in Lubbock, Texas. During summer, short term classes in art education and studio art are offered at various campuses and art sites. The deadline for fall admission is January 15th and for spring admission is October 15th. Please note that if you are looking for potential funding, you must submit an application for this by January 15th . Part‐time graduate study scholarships may be available along with partial summer scholarships for study during summers. Paid teaching assistant or graduate assistant positions on the main campus in Lubbock may also be available for full-time students.

ONLINE CATALOG INFORMATION

RESEARCH CONFERENCE SAMPLE

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT

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Master of Art Education Faculty