Art Education (MA)

UMass Amherst

The M.A. in Art Education program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides candidates opportunities to advance their practice as artists, teachers and researchers. The 36-credit program consists of advanced and extended study in Art Education, studio arts, art history, and education. The M.A. in Art Education program emphasizes critical examination of Art Education research, curricula in schools, and professional practices. The curriculum is developed from: studio art experience and practice; art history and criticism; and research, literature, and theory in the fields of art education and education.
CIP Code: 13.1302

Graduate Masters On-Campus / In-Person

Possible Career Paths

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | Artists and Related Workers, All Other

UMass Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.