MA Art Education at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The MA Art Education program offers two pathways: one is the masters degree only and the other is the master degree with certification in the Pre K-adult art classroom. Students pursuing certification must successfully pass the PRAXIS ART CONTENT (5134) exam with a minimum score of 158 prior to admission for licensure in the state of West Virginia. It is the student's responsibility to check requirements for licensure in other states.

Faculty: College of Creative Arts and Media | Duration: 30-36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Master's in Art Education Project. Programme/major requirements total 30-36 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application deadline occurs annually on January 15. There is a two-step process for graduate applications. Step 1: Apply to West Virginia University Graduate School online. This application will require you to upload your transcripts, resume, letter of intent, three letters of recommendation, and pay an application fee. Applicants must have had an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Step 2: Submit your portfolio to the WVU School of Art & Design. For the MA in Art Education, a writing sample needs to be submitted. Applicants with teaching experience may include images of student work. Contact the School of Art and Design for further information regarding the submission process. The M.A. in art Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 for admission into the program. Major Code: 3728

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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