The MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Special Populations prepares candidates to critically assess and challenge existing art education policies and practices. Because of the program’s unique curriculum, candidates gain specific skills and resources to strengthen the learning environment through the use of art for individuals with disabilities. The program fosters research-based and experiential-based learning as candidates develop and test innovative and adaptive teaching strategies in professional field settings.
This four semester, 15 month, program is calendared to support working professionals who are available for intensive full-time study for six-weeks during two concentrated summer terms and concentrated weekend intensives during the fall and spring term. The program may be completed in an extended 27 months (2 years and 3 months)
Seminars, lectures, independent study and peer-presentations provide opportunities to experience multiple modes of instruction. Guest speakers and field trips are scheduled throughout the program.
A required field practicum provides a critical opportunity to test the thesis question. Candidates are required to present and defend their thesis in which they designed, researched and assessed an essential question related to the study of art education. The culminating event includes an exhibition of the thesis process, research, implementation and conclusion in The Galleries at Moore.
An annual symposium is scheduled featuring national and regional experts focusing on current issues impacting the combined fields of art and special education.
