MAT Fine Arts at University of Utah

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Fine Arts is a two-year, primarily online program, with a short on-campus residency. The program focuses on the development of rigorous pedagogical expertise required to improve the delivery of high-quality arts experiences.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 30 credit hours. 18 credit hours are devoted to two 12-day summer intensives on the University of Utah's main campus and include additional online work to be completed prior and subsequent to the on-campus sessions. The additional 12 credit hours required for the degree consist of online work be completed during the fall and spring semesters of each of the two academic years.

Career pathways

Career paths include Art Teacher, curriculum designer, college instructor, museum educator, arts program director, curator, artist-in-residence, corporate trainer, art therapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to the MAT-FA are recommended by the Arts Education Committee and approved by the Graduate School at the University of Utah. Application deadline is March 1. We expect that candidates have a commitment to the demands of graduate study, as well as at least ONE of the following: A bachelor's degree in a specific art form. A state arts endorsement in theatre, dance, visual arts, or music. A cognate education degree suitable to the study of arts teaching. Commensurate arts teaching experience. As part of the application to the Graduate School at the University of Utah, the Fine Arts, MAT will require the following materials of its applicants: Statement of Purpose: You should use your statement to describe your background, interests, and goals in the study of arts education. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae listing your educational background and experience. Two letters of...

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.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. Some programmes require a programme-specific application in addition to the university application; international graduate applicants must also meet I-20 document deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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