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Master's in Art Education at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

Our 12-month Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education prepares artists to teach in schools, art centers, non-profits, and/or museums as they cultivate their identities and practices as educators, artists, and researchers in our diverse communities. You'll take courses in education, art education, and studio art, taught by faculty from both the Tufts Department of Education and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 12-16 months (30 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online, hybrid  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Personal Statement: Elaborating on your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate study at Tufts and your vision of becoming an art teacher. Your personal statement should be a maximum of 2,500 words, single spaced. Describe experiences, including inspiring individuals or events that motivated you to take this path.; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable; Transcripts: One official copy of each of your college transcripts; Three Letters of Recommendation: Collectively the letters should address your capacity to accomplish graduate-level studies, your studio art practices, and your potential to become an effective PK-12 art teacher.; Art Portfolio; The portfolio gives us insight into who you are as an artist. We want to see your best work and learn more about your practice. We also want to see a wide range of artmaking practices or media, as that will be necessary in a school setting. Additionally, you are welcome to share a few examples of student work if you have some. Please label all images and provide context when necessary.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 12-16 months (30 credits)

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