Lauren Ramich, Graduate Director
(585) 475-7562, larfaa@rit.edu
Program overview
The MST in visual arts–all grades (art education) leads to initial/professional New York state certification in visual arts for grades K through 12. This certification allows applicants to teach in New York state public schools. The program features pedagogical studies, studio inquiry, and student teaching. The program prepares students to meet the national, state, and regional need for teachers of the visual arts and is designed for accomplished art educators and advocates for art and learning in all grades. The program is nationally accredited and is for teachers in art education who hold a BFA or BA (art major) degree. Classes begin each August and conclude in May. Graduates of teacher education programs at RIT have a 96 percent pass rate on the NY State Teacher Certification examinations.
Curriculum
Visual arts-all grades (art education), MST degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| ARED-701 | Child Development in Art | 3 |
| ARED-702 | Inclusive Art Education | 3 |
| ARED-703 | Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| ARED-704 | Methods in Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ARED-705 | Methods II Studio Thinking | 3 |
| ARED-711 | Professional Practices | 3 |
| ARED-790 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| ARED-890 | Graduate Seminar in Art Education | 6 |
| CIAS Studio Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 36 | |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the MST program in visual arts–all grades (art education), candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete a graduate application.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college with a major concentration in art, art education, or industrial arts education.
- Submit a portfolio. (Refer to Portfolio Requirements for more information.)
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
- Submit a personal statement of educational objectives, including why the candidate is interested in earning an MFA, the selection of RIT for the MFA degree, and professional goals to be achieved.
- Submit an artist’s statement explaining the intention behind the portfolio.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based) is required. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required. The English language test score requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions.
Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
The MST in art education leads to initial/professional New York state certification in visual arts for grades K through 12. This certification allows applicants to teach in New York state public schools. The program features pedagogical studies, studio inquiry, and student teaching. The purpose of the MST is to offer a unique graduate experience that prepares students to meet the national, state, and regional need for teachers of the visual arts. The program is designed for accomplished art educators and advocates for art and learning in all grades. The program is nationally accredited and is for teachers in art education who hold a BFA or BA (art major) degree. Classes begin each September and conclude in May. Graduates of teacher education programs at RIT have a 96 percent pass rate on the NY State Teacher Certification examinations.
Curriculum
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their graduate program adviser with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Art education (visual art-all grades), MST degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Psychology | 4 | |
| Education | 16 | |
| Methods and Materials in Art Education, Seminar in Art Education, Practice Teaching Studio Electives | 28 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 48 | |
Art education (visual art-all grades), MST degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| ARED-701 | Child Development in Art | 3 |
| ARED-702 | Inclusive Art Education | 3 |
| ARED-703 | Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| ARED-704 | Methods in Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| ARED-705 | Methods II Studio Thinking | 3 |
| Graduate Studio Elective | 3 | |
| ARED-890 | Graduate Seminar in Art Education | 6 |
| ARED-711 | Professional Practices | 3 |
| ARED-790 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 36 | |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the MST program in art education, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree in an art field from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, with a major concentration in art, art education, or industrial arts education,
- Have a minimum of 54 quarter credit hours (36 semester credit hours) in drawing, painting, design, or the crafts. If the applicant holds a BA or BFA degree and seeks the MST degree in visual arts, the undergraduate program must have adhered to the studio course distribution required by the New York State Department of Education.