Art Education Master's Degree

Earn Your Master's Degree and Gain a Teaching License in Just 1 Year!

Have you always wanted to be an art teacher or recently imagined a career path in art education? The Ohio University Patton College of Education and School of Art + Design have an exciting new 4+1 degree track in Art Education for students interested in this career path. This program is a great way for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in art and a master’s degree, with a Multi-Age Visual Arts License, in a total of five years!

4+1 Art Education Degree Track: Students complete a traditional, four-year undergraduate studio art program (B.F.A.), and then pursue a master’s program (M.Ed.) in the fifth year. At the end, you will earn a Master of Education degree with a Multi-Age Visual Arts License and be eligible to apply for and teach Art, grades Pre-K-12.

Admissions Process and Requirements

Before Applying

• Applications are due by April 15, so you must begin well in advance of that date. Carefully review the Admissions Requirements below to ensure you have everything completed prior to applying.
• You are strongly encouraged to contact the program (aya@ohio.edu) prior to applying.
• You also must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) licensure test for the Art Education area: OAE 006 Art

Apply by April 15

Admissions Requirements

Applications require:

• Bachelor’s degree in studio art, typically a four-year B.A. or B.F.A. in Studio Art. We will also consider applicants with substantial studio coursework and/or significant artistic experience outside a formal degree program, but such cases require an individual review of transcripts and background.
• Official transcripts: These may have to be sent by us postal mail, or depending on your prior institution, may have an electronic record that can be submitted with your online application. Please review the definition and requirements for official transcripts.
• A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
• Successful completion of the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE 006) in Art. Official results preferred, but a scan of your unofficial results may be uploaded if needed
• Personal statement: 1-2 page statement on why you want to be a teacher in the subject area you've chosen
• Resume/CV: A 1-2 page document is generally appropriate
• Writing sample: a paper from a recent class or some form of professional writing
• Three letters of recommendation: these are typically from past professors/instructors, especially in your academic area, but work references, especially if you have worked with children, are also appropriate
• English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study. 

For more about admissions, visit the Graduate College website.

International Students: This program is for the purpose of Ohio teaching licensure and is open only to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. An I-20 may not be issued based on admission to this program.

Art Education Courses & Requirements

View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog

About the Master of Education in Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education and Multi-Age with Licensure

This is an intensive and hands-on program. Once accepted as a graduate student, you will work closely with a Patton College of Education advisor, learn how to develop lesson plans and strategies for content delivery, complete your student teaching (two days a week in the fall, full-time in the spring), and receive expert guidance that will enable a successful outcome, including licensure.

Yearlong Teaching Internship / Field Placement: All teacher candidates must complete a yearlong internship in a classroom, which includes a Fall seminar (EDPL 6920) and Spring seminar (EDPL 5650). In the fall term, candidates observe and teach in a classroom for a minimum of two full days per week and participate in the Rural Urban Collaborative, a non-consecutive four-day placement in an urban school setting. During the spring term, candidates observe and teach in a classroom full-time and complete the edTPA assessment.

All placements will be made by the OHIO Center for Clinical Practice in Education and may under no circumstances be initiated by the teacher candidate.