The Art Education program is committed to creating effective art educators in both traditional and contemporary instructional pedagogies and techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing high-quality educators with respect to teaching, personal disposition, and content knowledge.
While recognizing that the teacher preparation process is unique to each individual, we believe that the best teachers are those who continually examine their practice to effectively impact today’s learners.
The Master of Education degree is designed to assist teachers who possess certification in visual arts education in developing greater skills in various media, innovative teaching methods, and curriculum development. This level of preparation will increase their level of effectiveness and innovation as teachers, assist in the creation of a diverse and interdisciplinary curriculum, and provide opportunities for advancement at the school and district levels.
Art Therapy Concentration (M.Ed.)
Art Therapy is a concentration available in the Master of Education in Art Education degree program. In addition to the admission requirements stated above, students must submit letters of recommendation, an autobiographical statement, and a digital portfolio. A teaching certificate is NOT required for the Art Therapy program. A concentration in Art Therapy is also available as part of the M.A. in Counselling in the Division of Theoretical and Behavioural Foundation.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
College of Education
441 Education Bldg.,
DETROIT,
Michigan,
48202, United States
To be considered for the M.Ed. program in Art Education, applicants must present evidence of:
A bachelor's degree or higher in Visual Arts Education, Studio Art, or Fine Arts from an accredited college or university.
Verification of Teacher Certification.
An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
English proficiency
IELTS: 6.5 (overall band) *We do not accept IELTS Indicator
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 internet-based (IBTT) 550 paper-based (PBTT)
Duolingo English Test: 110
Michigan English Test (MET): 64
PTE: 58
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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