MA Art Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

The program of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts (MA) in Art Education is designed to provide advanced level professional study for students who are interested in research in art education. It can serve as preparation for a variety of careers in contexts such as schools, museums, community arts, arts advocacy, and arts policy; professional development for art teachers and supervisors in the public schools; and/or as preparation for the doctoral degree.

Faculty: College of Fine and Applied Arts | Department: Graduate Studies Advisors: | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include ARTE 502 Curriculum Development in Art; ARTE 501 Issues in Art Education; ARTE 593 Survey: Qualitative Methodologies; ARTE 591 Independent Graduate Studies.

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Entry requirements

is determined by a review of transcripts, letters of recommendation, resume, personal statement, and a writing sample. Admission Applications are considered for Fall Semester admissions only. Graduate Teaching Experience Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience for master and doctoral students. Facilities and Resources Resources for graduate students in art and design include the Krannert Art Museum’s excellent permanent collections and changing exhibitions; the Ricker Library of Art and Architecture, one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the nation; the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; School of Art and Design facilities, which include extensive computer laboratories, digital photography and video editing equipment, wireless networking, ink-printing

Domestic applicants: USD 16,092 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $33,388. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 33,388 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

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