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Nov 27, 2024
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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Visual Arts Education [M.A.]
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Eastern Michigan University’s advanced professional education programs develop leaders who demonstrate reflective thought and scholarship within the context of a culturally diverse society. In addition, the Master of Arts in Visual Arts Education program produces educators who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and are aware of the challenges of democracy in our culturally diverse society. These educators will assert leadership and the ability to cultivate abstract thinking skills and analyze visual statements for personal meaning.
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Program Admission
Graduate School Application
After reviewing the admission requirements below, please select the appropriate application. The University is transitioning application platforms; pay close attention when selecting the application below.
The program you are applying to may not accept applicants every semester.
For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Graduate School Requirements
A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.
Applicants must also meet the following program criteria:
The M.A. (VAED) degree program is designed for those persons who have completed their Art K-12 (LQ) Secondary Standard certification and are currently teaching art at the K-12 levels. This information can also be found on the School of Art & Design website.
- An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 34 hours of art education and studio art courses, with a minimum 2.8-grade point average in these classes;
- Hold K-12 art certification for the teaching of art
- Three letters of recommendation
- Letter of Intent that concisely expresses the applicant’s goals and objectives as an artist/designer and the reason(s) for pursuing graduate study.
- 1-2 page statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy.
- 1-2 page statement of the applicant’s research interests.
- A portfolio of 12-15 images, videos, and/or audio files of the applicant’s studio work, with a corresponding list stating the title, medium, size, and completion date for each artwork submitted.
Winter 2022 Applications - The items above will be submitted using SlideRoom (slideroom.com). Applicants will also submit a graduate school application.
Beginning with Summer 2022 Applications - The items above will be submitted using GradCAS.
Deadlines
Portfolios and materials must be submitted to the School of Art & Design by April 1st for Fall admission and by December 1st for Winter admission.
Advisor Information
Brian Spolans, MFA, Graduate Coordinator, 114 Ford Hall, 734.487.1268, bspolans@emich.edu
Program Requirements
The graduate coordinator will meet with each student to construct a program of study. Students should follow closely the Graduate School requirements for “Application for Diploma.” Students whose degree program includes a final exhibition of work must apply for gallery space one semester prior to the proposed exhibition.
Graduate credit in art education (theory and practice) earned more than six years prior to the date on which the degree was granted may not be applied to meet the graduate requirements.
After the student has completed six hours of course work in art education, the graduate coordinator or program advisor will evaluate for approval the selection of a thesis proposal or paper option in an appropriate art education area, or the student will be assigned an advisor to oversee the taking of the comprehensive exam.
Degree Requirements: 31 hours
The M.A. (VAED) requires the completion of 31 hours of course work to be distributed among required courses, elective courses and cognate courses as follows:
Required Courses: 19 hours
The MA in Visual Art Education is designed to advance the professionalism of certified art education professionals. Our program combines the pillars of art education (education theory, studio practice, and art history) into one comprehensive degree, allowing graduate students to make a broad range of professional choices.
Electives: 12 hours
The educational landscape is changing as art education programs become more integrated into the general education curriculum. Our graduate students may elect to take additional, studio, history, or art education courses, or they may elect to learn more about another subject that will impact their teaching. At EMU graduates are empowered to elect courses that serve their professional needs. The combination of elective and cognate courses must total 12 credit hours.
Electives: 6-12 hours
Students are required to complete 6-12 hours of ARTE, ARTS, ARTH, AD2D, AD3D, ADPM, or ADGD coursework at the 500 level or above.
Cognate Option: Up to 6 hours
Students may elect to complete up to six credit hours in cognate areas at the 500 level or above.
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