Art Education (MA)

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Overview

The Art Education master's degree program provides education professionals access to a comprehensive interdisciplinary, historical and contemporary orientation to the study and practice of art education.

Program features

Offered entirely online
Learn from UNI faculty in the areas of Art Education, Art History and Studio Art
Curriculum aligns with student activities in classroom experiences
Includes courses addressing models of inquiry and practice that help to establish stronger links between theory and practice in art education
Delivered on a cohort basis and completed in five consecutive semesters beginning with fall (six hours of credit each semester

Designed for individuals in an instructional capacity in art classrooms. Applicants must have a B.A. in Art Education. Applicants with a B.A. in Art History or B.A. or B.F.A. in Studio Art must also have a teaching certificate.

Course delivery

Courses are offered Wednesday evenings using a combination of Adobe Connect, a desktop video conferencing system, and online via eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system, and individual instructor/student conferencing. Courses taught in the first year are designed to explore contemporary themes of art education in eight-week modules. Courses instructed in the second year will be delivered in sixteen-week modules to allow implementation of research and writing.

While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.

Meet the faculty

Dr. Islam Aly: I am an art educator and an artist with a national and international teaching experience. Now I am an art education professor and the graduate coordinator of the MA program. I teach Holistic Approaches for Art Education and courses on Research Methods in Art Education. I enjoy working with students to connect art theory and practice and advance their artistic and educational goals.

Dr. Wendy Miller: I am a former Nationally Board Certified public school art teacher of 10 years, and now art education professor and advisor for undergraduates in art education. I teach Arts-based Research and courses on developing, collecting, and analyzing data. I love working with teachers and students who are passionate about socially engaged arts practices in the community.

Dr. Elizabeth Sutton: I am an art historian who has also worked in the public schools. I teach Curriculum and Pedagogy and the Seminar in Art Teaching and Research. I am passionate about engaged, inclusive, and integrative pedagogy. I also enjoy helping students develop their writing skills.

Professor and Department Head, Dr. Jeffery Byrd, is an active performance artist. He teaches the Art History Seminar with a focus on critical issues and contemporary art.

Program Schedule

Art Education (MA) - Fall 2017 Cohort

Tentative course schedule
Click on a course title to view the course description (if available).

Fall 2017

ARTED

6100

Holistic Approaches for Art Education

3 unit(s)

ARTED

6200

Curriculum and Pedagogy in Art Education

This course will examine, explore, and apply theory and research of curriculum and pedagogy in art education. The curriculum and pedagogy theories addressed in this course are situated in both general education and art education in order to provide a variety of ways to think about curricular change.

3 unit(s)

Spring 2018

ARTED

6300

Research Methods in Art Education

This course will define and explore art education research approaches and techniques. The class will examine the qualitative research methods with a focus on traditional research methods in art education. Exemplars of current research in Art Education will be discussed. Students will develop competencies through readings, discussions and projects. Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the M.A. in Art Education program or permission of the instructor.

3 unit(s)

ARTED

6285

Readings in Art Education

This course will explore various creative practices and approaches in contemporary art. We will examine the critical and philosophical underpinnings for both making and creating current art and discuss how these strategies may be explored and adapted in the classroom.

3 unit(s)

Summer 2018

ARTED

6000

Themes in Art Education

Designed to provide an overview of the field of art education in the United States, this course introduces central topics, themes, and scholars in art education through historical and contemporary readings of texts, media, and art.

3 unit(s)

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ARTED

6500

Seminar in Teaching Art

Exploration of various topics in art education. Special emphasis on teaching and learning theories, media and methods. Satisfies special methods elective for the professional core. Required to be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours.

3 unit(s)

Course details and enrollment information

Fall 2018

ART

6299

Research

3 unit(s)

Course details and enrollment information

ARTED

6500

Seminar in Teaching Art

3 unit(s)

Course details and enrollment information

Spring 2019

ARTED

6286

Studies in Applied Project

3 unit(s)

ARTED

6500

Seminar in Teaching Art

3 unit(s)

FAQs

General information

What are the costs?

All students pay the same tuition rate, regardless of location, making it an affordable option for all students.

Tuition for the 2017-18 academic year is $498 per unit of graduate credit or $311 per unit of undergraduate credit. An additional technology fee per course may apply. Tuition and fees are expected to rise each May, typically announced by the Iowa Board of Regents in March.

Do I qualify for financial aid?

Distance education students may qualify for financial aid with the following eligibility requirements:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Be admitted to UNI and enrolled in a degree-seeking or Advanced Studies Certificate program
Be enrolled for a minimum number of credits per semester or summer session
Be in compliance with satisfactory academic progress standards

Specific questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 319-273-2700 or fin-aid@uni.edu

Why choose the University of Northern Iowa?

Since its establishment in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School, the University of Northern Iowa has maintained its affirmed commitment to the support of excellence in teacher education. That commitment remains strong as the university continues to prepare students to become teachers, as well as provide opportunities for career advancement in the field of education. In addition to a commitment to teaching, our faculty members are engaged in research, writing and professional development. View UNI's national rankings and honors.

I'm not sure about distance learning. How can I make sure it’s right for me?

Research findings demonstrate that students of all types of learning styles can succeed in a distance environment. View our tips for being a successful distance learner.

What kind of support services can I expect to receive?

The University of Northern Iowa is committed to providing comprehensive support services for distance education students. The Office of Continuing and Distance Education serves as your primary point of contact in accessing distance education support services, including enrollment services, technical support for online course tools and more. You are also given access to the UNI Rod Library’s print and electronic collections for your convenience. View a complete list of services and support resources.

Please contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at 319-273-5970, 800-648-3864 or distance@uni.edu with any questions. If we don’t have the answer, we will do our best to find it.

Will academic advising assistance be provided?

You will work with the program coordinator when communicating about the program of study. Once participating in the program, you will be assigned a faculty advisor who will work with you one-on-one regarding your progress in the program.

Program specific information

How do I get started?

See the "Next Steps" tab above for information. If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator(s) and/or enrollment contact below or contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at ContinuingEd@uni.edu.

What happens if I miss a course in the sequence?

While it is often possible to make up courses that are missed, our commitment is to deliver the courses as outlined in the cohort schedule. This is not designed as a program in which students come and go. Rather, the cohort model requires that students take the prescribed sequence in unison. Should you need to miss a course, you should consult with your program advisor for options.

Is the GRE or any other examination required?

There are no entrance exam requirements for this program.

How will I enroll in the courses?

When you have completed the steps to admission and have been accepted into the program, we will send you details and information about how to enroll in the first course. After you participate in the first term of courses in the cohort sequence, the Office of Continuing and Distance Education will notify you with enrollment details for the next term of courses as they become available. You are required to enroll in your courses each semester.

Can I take the courses out of sequence or start at a later date?

The program is planned so that students move through the sequence of courses as a cohort group. The first course forms a foundation for the program and includes an introduction unit describing the program goals, sequence of courses, standards, rubrics and academic expectations. For that reason, it is important that you enroll and complete the courses in the same sequence. Program faculty expect that students have a growing knowledge of concepts built upon a prescribed sequence of courses. In addition, program faculty work to build an online community as students move through the course sequence together.

How are the courses delivered?

For information about course delivery, please see the "Overview" tab above.

Additional FAQs

What are the GPA guidelines?

Undergraduate GPA	Admission consideration
3.0 and above	May be considered for full admission
2.75-2.99	May be considered for provisional admission
Less than 2.75	May be denied admission

Next Steps

We want to hear from you!

Please complete the online interest form to the right to express your interest in joining a future Art Education MA cohort. We will send you program updates as they become available.

Delivery of the program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.

Program Coordinator(s):

Jeffrey Byrd

Art

(319) 273-2077

Jeffrey.Byrd@uni.edu

Enrollment Contact:

Carolina Wilson

Continuing and Distance Education

(319) 273-2121

Carolina.Wilson@uni.edu

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