Art Education (MA)
Master of Arts
Gain access to a comprehensive interdisciplinary, historical and contemporary orientation to the study and practice of art education.
- Delivered entirely online
- Next cohort TBA
Features
Entirely Online | 30 Credits | 5 Semesters
- Learn from distinguished faculty in the areas of Art Education, Art History and Studio Art
- Curriculum aligns with student activities in classroom experiences
- Courses address 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)
- Ranked in the top 15% of online master's in education programs in 2023 by U.S. News and World Report
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
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Samantha Goss Program Coordinator Assistant Professor, Department of Art |
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Carolina Wilson Enrollment Contact carolina.wilson@uni.edu |
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Courses are offered entirely online using dynamic platforms including Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, 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 16-week modules to allow implementation of research and writing. The program is delivered in a cohort model, allowing you to study with the same group of teachers throughout the program.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Continue on in the classroom as highly qualified practitioners
- Confidently engage in local and national art education conversations
- Advocate for their teaching practice and art education
Note: The Art Education MA does not confer teacher licensure.
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered entirely online using dynamic platforms including Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard, 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 16-week modules to allow implementation of research and writing. The program is delivered in a cohort model, allowing you to study with the same group of teachers throughout the program.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Continue on in the classroom as highly qualified practitioners
- Confidently engage in local and national art education conversations
- Advocate for their teaching practice and art education
Note: The Art Education MA does not confer teacher licensure.
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Along with the application, you'll need to submit:
- resume with record of professional activity and service
- statement of purpose including research interests and professional goals for pursuing the Art Education MA
- two professional letters of recommendation
- official transcripts, sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Next Steps
Express Interest
Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information, and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
If you have any questions, contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance!
Learn More
For more information about UNI's Department of Art, visit chas.uni.edu/art. Applications will open closer to the start of the next cohort.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.
Meet Our Faculty
Wendy Miller
Associate Professor
wendy.miller@uni.edu
319-273-2833
Jeffery Byrd
Professor
jeffery.byrd@uni.edu
319-273-2077
Amanda Olberding
As a mom of two small children, while also teaching art full time, I found this program to be a realistic amount of work that felt meaningful. I enjoyed really focusing on a course at a time in the 8-week set up, and everything would build from one class to the next. I was able to apply many insights from course discussions directly in my classroom, as well as bring new artists and lesson ideas to my curriculum. The flow of the program is enhanced by the cohort and the connections, which invites deeper discussions over new learning and approaches.
K-5 Art Educator