MA Art and Art Education at Columbia University

Programme overview

The 34-point M.A. is a flexible degree for students who want to pursue their own interests, conduct research and develop special projects in art education. It suits museum and community educators, teaching artists and school-based art teachers seeking stronger theoretical grounding, and does not lead to Initial Art Teacher Certification (PK-12).

Faculty: Teachers College | Department: Art and Art Education (Arts and Humanities) | Duration: Minimum of two years (34 points) | Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall; full-time or part-time, campus-based | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Optional concentrations: Museum Education, Art Pedagogy, Creative Technologies and Community Arts. An Academic Research in Art Education option includes Art and Visual Culture, Research Methods in Arts and Humanities, Proseminars and Advanced Seminars (3 credits each).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; two letters of recommendation; accepted English proficiency exam results where applicable; $75 application fee. Academic writing sample, digital portfolio, supplemental application; video essay for non-native English speakers. Deadlines: Spring Nov 15; Summer and Fall priority Jan 15, final Apr 1.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall; full-time or part-time, campus-based

Duration: Minimum of two years (34 points)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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