MA Art Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Entry requirements

Department of Art (MA in Art Education): bachelor's degree in studio art or art education or equivalent, with at least 35 credits of art and art history coursework; minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA 2.75; two letters of recommendation from professors or employers/colleagues; portfolio of studio work; transcripts; fall admission only, applications and portfolios due January 15 (no rolling admission). Preference is given to applicants with demonstrated interest in art education, teaching experience and strong studio portfolios. Graduate School (all UMass Amherst graduate programmes): bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or an equivalent international degree; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (some programmes expect more); most programmes require at least two letters of recommendation; personal statement and resume; 600-word short essay on community; $90 application fee. Applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 80 (tests taken before January 2026; combined score of 4 on the new scale for tests from January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5, Duolingo English Test 115 or PTE Academic 53.