Get ready to pursue a fulfilling career sharing the joys of art making and self-expression in the classroom, thanks to Moore’s groundbreaking and field-leading programs in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices.

Whether you’re an artist jumpstarting a new career or a seasoned educator looking to expand your skills and knowledge, our highly trained and experienced faculty are looking for candidates who are curious, who have a sense that something better is possible and who are bold enough to do the work. You'll be prepared to enter any educational setting, including art classrooms for Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as community arts and museum settings.

100% of Moore MA in Art Education and Post Baccalaureate 2021 and 2022 graduates are employed in their field of study or enrolled in a doctoral program!

We are proud to offer three distinct Art Education programs for all genders, in both full-time and part-time tracks:

  • MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices
  • MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices + Pre-K–12 Art Teacher Certification 
  • Post Baccalaureate Pre-K–12 Art Teacher Certification

Read on to find out which program is the best choice for you.

NO LIMITS TO LEARNING

MA IN ART EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

Moore’s MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices is a rigorous, one-of-a-kind program that you won’t find anywhere else, with a flexible hybrid schedule that fits well into your daily life, and the option to receive or forgo certification. 

We prepare and empower art educators to adapt and implement strategies that enrich the lives of all learners. Our candidates graduate prepared to enter the classroom and to advance the field of art education through their everyday practice. In other words: you’re going to land the job of your dreams. We know this because 100% of Moore MA in Art Education 2021 and 2022 graduates are employed in their field of study or enrolled in a doctoral program!

In 2022, our program was named the #2 graduate Art Education program in Pennsylvania and in the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design by University HQ!

Visit and Apply

We'd love to meet you and tell you more about Art Education degree programs at Moore! Visit our Admissions page to learn about upcoming virtual info sessions, how to visit campus or connect with faculty, and how to start your application.

See What Our Alumni Are Doing

Tara Drissel MA ’22 Alumni, Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices

Tara Drissel MA ‘22 teaches Art K-5 at Pine Road Elementary School, part of the Lower Moreland School District. Tara's thesis, Addressing Confidence in Elementary Art by Modifying Language We Use About Abilities, focused on examining how the practice of using authentic language and observation influence experiences of confidence and resiliency in young learners. Tara has recently presented this work at the 2022 PAEA Conference and is working on expanding this research further to continue to help support other educators and empower their young learners. Tara was recently nominated for the Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s Art in Special Education Award for 2023 for their work in creating an inclusive and accessible program for their students.

We train students to develop and test innovative techniques through action-based research, while critically assessing current art education policies and documenting the study of contemporary art education issues for diverse learners. Graduates go on to become award-winning art educators, earning distinctions from the National and Pennsylvania Art Education Associations, and elsewhere.

Coursework includes training and research on topics such as:

  • Equity in the arts
  • Disability studies in art education
  • Anti-racist pedagogy
  • Universal design for learning strategies
  • Best practices for including students from LGBTQIA+ communities
  • Supports for culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Differentiation techniques for gifted students
  • Therapeutic approaches in art education

THE FIRST STEP OF YOUR NEW CAREER

POST-BACCALAUREATE IN ART EDUCATION

Moore’s Post-Baccalaureate program in Art Education is designed for those who have an undergraduate degree in fine arts and who want to launch an exciting new career as an art teacher. Course requirements include proven teaching and learning practices in contemporary art education. Admission is based on college transcripts and portfolio review.

Candidates who possess an undergraduate degree in fine arts can become certified through one of two programs: the MA with certification (Concurrent Program) and the Post-Baccalaureate Certification with MA (dual program).

  • The Concurrent Program combines certification and master’s classes into an integrated program. Students in this program immediately begin graduate courses in their first summer term, beginning more quickly to identify and develop a thesis project.
  • The Dual Program is comprised of both traditional post-baccalaureate courses leading to the certification and MA courses. Students begin with post-baccalaureate courses and transition to the standard MA, setting the path to their thesis.

The Art Education Certification Program offers:

  • Evening and weekend courses, designed for professionals, over three or four semesters
  • Option to combine certification with Moore's one-of-a-kind MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Inclusive Practices
  • Student teaching experience in Philadelphia-area schools and Moore's Young Artists Workshop program, for grades 3–12
  • The ability to apply for a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate after successfully completing the coursework, student teaching and Praxis exams

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Certification Program Core Curricula

Receive the Pennsylvania Teaching Certification after successfully completing the coursework, student teaching and Praxis exams. This certificate is transferable to other states where applicable.

This 27-month program (seven semesters) combines and integrates traditional post-baccalaureate courses and Master’s classes leading to certification and a degree.

  • Intersectionality in Visual Arts Curricula - 3.0
  • Studio Intensives: Independent Studios - 3.0
  • STEAM in Special Education - 3.0
  • Art Methods and Curriculum Development I - 3.0
  • ELL through Art Education - 3.0
  • Lab Experience and Practicum - 1.5
  • Impact of Behavioral Sciences - 3.0
  • Art Methods and Curriculum Development II - 3.0
  • Art in Special Education - 3.0
  • Engaging Students in Community Arts - 3.0
  • Contemporary Practices in Art Education - 3.0
  • Legal Perspectives in Special Education - 3.0
  • Research Methodology - 3.0
  • Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar - 9.0
  • Assessment Strategies - 3.0
  • Independent Field Research for Thesis - 3.0
  • Contemporary Art 1989–Present - 3.0
  • Thesis - 3.0
  • TOTAL FOR DEGREE - 58.5

Evening and weekend courses designed for working professionals over three or four semesters.

  • Art Methods and Curriculum Development I - 3.0
  • Emerging Patterns in Education - 3.0
  • ELL through Art Education - 3.0
  • Lab Experience & Practicum - 1.5
  • Impact of Behavioral Sciences - 3.0
  • Art Methods and Curriculum Development II - 3.0
  • Art in Special Education - 3.0
  • Engaging Students in Community Arts - 3.0
  • Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar - 9.0
  • TOTAL FOR DEGREE - 31.5

Non-Certification Program Core Curricula

Only program of its kind in the United States

15-month degree program that is designed for asynchronous learning with scheduled synchronous experiences in fall and spring, and on-campus coursework in the summer.

  • *Contemporary Practices in Art Education 3.0
  • *Studio Intensives: Independent Studio 3.0
  • Intersectionality in Visual Arts Curricula 3.0
  • STEAM in Special Education 3.0
  • Research Methodology 3.0
  • Assessment Strategies 3.0
  • Independent Field Research for Thesis 3.0
  • *Legal Perspectives in Special Education 3.0
  • *Contemporary Art 1989–Present 3.0
  • *Thesis 3.0
  • TOTAL FOR DEGREE 30.0

*Indicates the in-person, on-campus summer courses

Looking for an undergraduate degree program in Art Education? Click HERE to find out more about our BFA and 4+1 programs!