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K-12 Art Education M.Ed. and Certification programs
Coordinator: Dr. Cynthia Vascak, e-mail: medk12arted@plymouth.edu
B.A., Pan American University; M.F.A., Boston University; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
M.Ed in Art Education with K-12 Certification
The M.Ed. degree leads to certification to teach art in grades K–12. Required college level coursework or equivalent competence (audit, portfolio or exam) in: Foundations of Art Education, Methods and Materials for Art Education, Instructional Planning and Pedagogy for Art Education, Curriculum and Assessment for Art Education, upper level art concentration (three course equivalent), Survey of Art I and II, 20th Century Art, Color and Design, Form in 3D, Drawing Objects I and II, Painting I, Sculpture I, Ceramics: Hand Building, Introduction to Printmaking and Drawing III: Figure.
For a complete list of course descriptions, please see the course descriptions page.
Admission Requirements
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Application and acceptance to graduate studies program
- Portfolio Review (by Coordinator of Art Education)
- Passing scores in Praxis I exam (only if student anticipates they will need their certification awarded prior to being conferred the M.A.T. in Art Education)
Required Courses
Master's Core Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR -
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology Across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
Learning Theory Requirements (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
ED 5570 Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits
AR 5700 Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts - 3 credits
Equivalency to AE 3050 Methods and Materials in Art Education
Equivalency to AE 2000 Foundations of Art Education
Equivalency to AE 3060 Instructional Planning and Pedagogy in Art Education
Competency in art, graphic design, art history and computer education will be determined on an individual basis. Other content courses may also be required by New Hampshire State Standards
Capstone Experience
AE 5410 Arts in Education Internship - 9 credits
Total for M.Ed in Art Education with K-12 Certification - 33 credits
K-12 Art Certification (without master's degree)
Admission Requirements
- Submit a portfolio of studio work: 20 slides or CD representing a selection of 20 works to be evaluated by Art Education faculty
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Passing score for Praxis I exam
- Application and acceptance to graduate studies program
Required Courses
Education Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR -
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology Across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Developments - 3 credits
ED 5570 Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits
AR 5700 Integrated Arts Curriculum and Assessments - 3 credits
Equivalency to AE 3050 Method & Materials in Art Education
Equivalency to AE 2000 Foundations of Art Education
Equivalency to AE 3060 Instructional Planning and Pedagogy in Art Education
These equivalencies are taken through six credits of AR 5910 with Dr. Vascak
Competency in art, graphic design, art history and computer education will be determined on an individual basis. Other content courses may also be required by New Hampshire State Standards.
Capstone Experience
AE 5410 Teaching Internship in Arts Education - 9 credits
Total for K–12 Art Certification (without master’s degree) - 33 credits
