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Master of Art Education / Curriculum

Art

Select 400-500 level courses in studio art and art history; non-art major courses may not be applied. Studio courses below 500 level must be taken in conjunction with the graduate independent research component, C511 Independent Graduate Studio (1-6 credits) Taken concurrently with an undergraduate studio. Requires authorization from the director of student services prior to registration.

Art Education (Professional)

Z500
Advanced Art Education

3 credits REQUIRED		 Introduction to research in the field and survey of contemporary issues in art education. Examination of research history and philosophy of art education to discover relationships between education to discover relationships between developments in education as a whole and art education. Emphasis on issues that directly affect the education. Emphasis on issues that directly affect the art teacher within the educational system.

Choose three courses from the following group:

Z510
Art for Teachers of Exceptional Children

3 credits		 Planning and presentation of art lessons and programs for children with a variety of special needs. The program involves presentations by guest professionals and field experiences. Emphasis is on public school application.

Z511
Nonstudio Approaches to Art Instruction

3 credits		 Exploration of critical approaches to newer media, including digital, film, video, television, and internet directed toward an art context. Emphasis on the development of critical skills and pedagogy related to making meaning of a wide range of contemporary media in the visual culture. Class visits to museums and galleries.

Z512
Improving Studio Instruction in Art

3 credits		 Designed to examine major directions in art and the points of view of professional artists in order to develop new approaches to elementary and secondary art instruction.

Z513
Special Topics in Art Education

1-3 credits		 A variable topic course designed to cover current issues in art curriculum and assessment. Designed for the K-12 art specialist.

Z532
Advanced Methods and Materials in Art Education

3 credits		 Designed to provide the advanced art specialist with an opportunity to continue exploration of materials and the ability to relate the knowledge to specific professional situations.

Z590
Directed Independent Study in Art Education (Variable Credit)

1-6 credits		 This course is reserved for students wishing to pursue independent research within their graduate program. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Individual study. Credit to be arranged.

Z700
Practicum/Thesis in Art Education

 Exhibition or educational research thesis for teacher/artist/researchers. Capstone experience in related area of interest for the degree.

Education (Professional)

Choose two courses from the following:

Educational Inquiry

  • EDUC Y501 Statistical Methods Applied to Education
  • EDUC Y507 Testing in the Classroom
  • EDUC Z500 Advanced Art Education (May be used to satisfy Professional Art Education or Educational Inquiry, but not both.)

Psychology of Education

  • EDUC P510 Psychology in Teaching
  • EDUC P515 Child Development
  • EDUC P516 Adolescent Development
  • EDUC P525 Psychological Issues in Education
  • EDUC P540 Learning and Cognition in Education

History and Theory of Education

  • EDUC H504 History of American Education
  • EDUC H520 Education and Social Issues
  • EDUC H530 Philosophy of Education
  • EDUC H538 Critical Thinking and Education