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Boise State University Department of Art
MS 1510
1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
208-426-1230

 
 

Graduate Program Director
Cheryl K. Shurtleff-Young
cshurtle@boisestate.edu
208-426-3450
 

Graduate Program Coordinator

Kathleen Keys, PhD
kathleenkeys@boisestate.edu
208-426-3873


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General Information
 The program leading to the Master of Arts in Art Education degree is designed to meet the needs of art educators working in schools, museums and other arts organizations or communities, and gives students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become reflective and well-informed art educators. It does not lead to initial certification nor does it require certification for admission. Course work focuses on advanced curriculum development, an examination of contemporary issues relating to art and education, and advanced study of art history and studio practices. Students may select from either a thesis or project culminating experience.
 
 

Application Procedures:
 

Graduate Admission Office
  1. Graduate admission application
  2. College transcripts

Art Department
  1. A statement outlining your educational and professional background, your professional objectives, and philosophy of art or art education and why you are interested in the program.
  2. Three letters of recommendation in which the applicant’s experience working in art and/or educational settings and potential contribution to the field of art education are described from professionals in art education or related fields.
  3. A portfolio of at least 20 labeled slides of a recent body of work with an accompanying slide list, and an artist statement that addresses the work submitted.
  4. An example of academic or professional writing.
  5. Additional related work samples.
  6. Evidence of any public or private teaching experiences.
  7. Evidence of successful completion of basic K-12 art education methods courses; both K-8 and 6-12 or their equivalents. Deficiencies may be completed upon acceptance.
  8. A self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Deadline for program applications and graduate assistantship applications: January 15 for Fall Admission and October 1 for Spring Admission

 

 

Degree Requirements
Master of Arts in Art Education

 

Course Number and Title Credits

ART 501 The Fine Arts: Analysis and Appreciation in the Educational Program
ART 551 Curriculum Development and Assessment in Art Education
3
3
Education Graduate Core courses (ED-CIFS 506 +2 credits)
6
ART 591 Project or ART 593 Thesis
Electives
6
15

TOTAL

33
 

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are awarded competitively to first year and continuing students. Assistantships include a nonresident tuition waiver, a resident fee waiver, and a stipend. Assistants must enroll for a minimum of nine credit hours each semester and meet any other requirements as set forth by the Graduate College.

Students must submit the Application for Graduate Assistantship form to be considered for an assistantship. The form is available in PDF format at the Graduate College web site and must be received by the Department of Art on or before January 15 (see "Application Procedures" under the Admissions link below for additional required material).

 

     

 

Updated 09.16.2009