Art Education: Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Program Description

The M.Ed. program in art education provides candidates the opportunity to further their knowledge through investigation and research of current issues, concepts and curriculum and to pursue their creative work in the studios as well as advanced studies in art history. This degree is for teachers with a clear renewable teaching certification.

Admission Requirements

The general portion of the Revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with "writing assessment" component for Master of Education (MED) Program

Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree

A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)

The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications

An official transcript and portfolio evaluation and an interview with the art education program coordinator to determine the level of studio skills, qualifications, and if applicable, courses to transfer. Students may be advised to complete certain undergraduate courses and/or prerequisites for graduate-level courses.

Online Options

Most graduate classes are offered in the late afternoon/evening.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the M.Ed. program, the candidate may apply to upgrade teacher certification to the T-5 level.

Faculty

Requirements for Graduation

The M.Ed. program in art education is collaboratively planned and delivered by the College of Education and the Department of Art. It is designed for those who currently hold a baccalaureate degree and teacher certification. The program builds on this foundation of knowledge and provides greater breadth and depth in content and opportunities to develop a higher level of expertise in teaching.

This Degree is subject to the following requirements:

• Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies.
• Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" or below in more than two (2) graduate courses (may be appealed to the College of Education Graduate Council).
• A minimum of 27 hours of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence.
• A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a master degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below cannot be transferred. The student's advisor and the coordinator of the program in which the student is enrolled must approve any courses transferred.
• All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of first enrollment.
• Students must pass an exit examination in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers students the option of an exit examination, thesis, or exhibition of studio art.

Program Requirements

The M.Ed. degree requirements are located in the academic catalog.

Accreditation

Coming soon.

Additional Information

For additional information about the program and admission at CSU, contact Dr. Elizabeth Hipps at (706) 568-5092 or email hipps_elizabeth@columbusstate.edu. You can also read about additional information and policies, such as graduate student classifications, transferring credit, readmission requirements and international students.

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