Master of Arts (MA) Art Education
Contact Dr. Betz (jbetz@piedmont.edu) for information about the Art Education programs.
Click here to download the MAT and MA program handbook.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art Education leads to advanced certification. The M.A. program is designed to meet the needs of those professionals holding initial certification in art education and who wish to pursue advanced certification in art education.
The program design for each candidate is based on a professional portfolio review and transcript analysis. The program is designed to enhance previous study and meet individual needs based on art and educational experiences, professional goals, and the mission of the School of Education. If it is determined, after transcript evaluation and portfolio review, that a candidate has deficiencies in art skills and knowledge, he/she must complete the deficiencies prior to full acceptance into the graduate art education program by taking additional courses.
The required education and content area courses create an effective program that meets the requirements of Piedmont College and the Professional Standards Commission. Through a combination of course work, field experiences, research, and art training, candidates will link theory with practice in the field of art education. Piedmont College reserves the rights to abrogate, add to, delete, or alter any regulation, requirement, or course as needed. Every effort will be made to keep candidates advised of any changes.
Program Entrance Requirements
Hold initial certification in art (P-12) from the State of Georgia or a state that has Georgia certificate reciprocity. For more information on this agreement, see http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification/Reciprocity.asp
A professional portfolio of 12 to 24 artworks and/or related professional projects. Theportfolio may consist of original works, slides, or digital images placed on a CD or web site and submitted for approval to the Department of Art Chair.
An interview with the Chair of the Art Department and/or faculty
Course Requirements
Below are the course requirements for the MA in Art Education. Click here to view Piedmont College's course catalog for graduate education requirements for study.
EDUCATION COURSES 12 hours
Educational Research Sequence
EDSE 696/697/698 ......................................3 hours
or Educational Research
EDUC 699 .....................................................3 hours
Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education
EDUC 703 ......................................................3 hours
Choose two courses from:
Educational Assessment
EDUC 600 ......................................................3 hours
American High School 3
EDUC 603 .......................................................3 hours
Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom
EDUC 642 ......................................................3 hours
Critical Analysis of Current Trendsand Issues in Education
EDUC 701 ......................................................3 hours
Integrating Media and Technology
EDUC 702 ......................................................3 hours
Group Processes and Interpersonal Skills
EDUC 712 ......................................................3 hours
School Law
EDUC 730 ......................................................3 hours
Applied Research Project
EDUC 795 ......................................................3 hours
Special Topics in Education
EDUC 798 ......................................................3 hours
ART EDUCATION COURSES 18 hours
Art Criticism and Aesthetic Inquiry
ART 630 ..........................................................3 hours
Special Topics in 2D Art Studio
ART 650 ..........................................................3 hours
Special Topics in 3D Art Studio
ART 651 ..........................................................3 hours
Special Topics in Art History
ART 675 ..........................................................3 hours
Studies in Art Instruction
ART 701 ..........................................................3 hours
Advanced Study in Art Instruction
ART 702 ..........................................................3 hours
CAPSTONE 3 hours
Capstone Research
ART 788 ..........................................................3 hours
This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont College
TOTA L MINIMUM NUMBER OF COURSE WORK HOURS: 33
MINIMUM HOURS OF FIELD EXPERIENCE: 20
Completion Requirements
Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted, with not more than one grade of "C";
Successful completion of all components in the Capstone research, exhibition, and
presentation; and
Submission and approval of an application for graduation by the published deadline
