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Application

Students interested in entering the MAE program must possess a teaching certificate in art and a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students holding an undergraduate degree in visual art, but not certification requirements of the Indiana Professional Standards Board, must complete these requirements through the certification courses in the Bachelor of Art Education degree before pursuing the MAE

The application process for the Master of Art Education program is as follows:

A) Complete the online application

In the online application, be sure to include:

  1. A personal goals statement explaining academic and career objectives.
  2. The contact information (including names, street addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) of two people who will submit your letters of recommendation via the online application system. You can enter this information in the “Department Information” tab. The online system will then email your references with instructions on how to submit their references online. The online recommendations should address your potential for academic success in a graduate program.

B) Mail these items to Herron:

  1. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (except Indiana University).
  2. A portfolio of studio work demonstrating the following:
    • Visual sensitivity: ability to effectively organize structure/composition in two and three dimensional media
    • Technical skill: ability to control media in ways that convincingly communicate
    • Ability to generate, refine, and execute ideas that show inventiveness and personal meaning
    • Lessons/units with examples of student work produced under your teaching

    3. The portfolio represents your view of yourself and your work. We encourage inclusion of documentation of your ongoing involvement with art and teaching such as: sketch book/journal, awards, exhibitions or articles on your work, honors, or teaching publications.

    Mailing address:
    Student Services MAE Application Review Committee
    Herron School of Art and Design
    735 W. New York Street
    Indianapolis, IN  46202

Deadlines for the MAE application are:

  • May 1 - Fall Admission
  • November 1 - Spring Admission
  • March 1 - Summer Admission