Art Education (MAT)
The graduate program in Art Education offers different options leading to endorsement for K-12 Art Education Certification.
MAT in Art Education, K-12 Certification: for those who possess a baccalaureate degree in fine arts, visual arts, studio art, or graphic design. This 36 credit program requires three art education courses to fulfill professional competencies: Elementary Methods and Materials in Art Education, Pedagogy and Planning in Secondary Level Art Education, and Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts. Individual cases will be reviewed to determine studio and art history preparation relevant to certification competencies. Additional coursework may be required.
K–12 Art Education Certification-only: for those who possess a baccalaureate or master's degree in fine arts, visual arts, studio art, or graphic design. This 27 credit option requires three art education courses to fulfill professional competencies: Elementary Methods and Materials in Art Education, Pedagogy and Planning in Secondary Level Art Education, and Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts. Individual cases will be reviewed to determine studio and art history preparation relevant to certification competencies. Additional coursework may be required.
Please check with the program coordinator or the Office of Educator Preparation for information on required state tests that may be required for endorsement for NH K-12 Art Education Certification.
Program Objectives
The MAT in Art Education addresses the following art education competencies, which ensure that as a result of successfully completing the program, students will:
- acquire knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts in diverse contemporary and past cultures;
- have knowledge of and competence to teach a variety of studio art forms including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and crafts;
- develop a portfolio of personal art work and exhibit selected art works in accordance with professional artistic and technical standards;
- complete a supervised observation and internship with pupils of both elementary and secondary levels;
- have a knowledge of comprehensive programs of visual arts education; procedures for organizing, promoting, and managing a comprehensive visual arts education program; and the selection and organization of visual arts learning experiences and curriculum development in visual arts education;
- have a knowledge of diverse technical and skill-related aspects of visual arts education including diverse mediums and the related techniques for working with them; the elements and principles of the visual arts; display and exhibition design; tool appropriateness, function, and use; and visual arts vocabulary;
- develop an appreciation of the other arts including dance, film, music, literature, theatre, and practical arts;
- have awareness, comprehension, and ability to describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate works of visual art;
- have knowledge and understanding of the technical and safety aspects of methods and materials used in visual arts instruction.
These objectives meet all of the New Hampshire state-mandated competencies in art education that address dispositions, pedagogy, curriculum and assessment, and art content.
Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE). Teacher candidates can find the latest NHDOE standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.
For information on Admission Requirements please visit the Graduate Admissions webpage at https://www.plymouth.edu/admissions/graduate/application-deadlines
There are three different options in Art Education
- MAT in Art Education, K-12 Certification
- MAT in Art Education, K-12 Certification - Fifth Year Option*
- Art Education, K-12 Certification Only
*follows the MAT in Art Education, K-12 Certification requirements.
MAT in Art Education, K–12 Certification
Curriculum Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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Master's Core Component | ||
ED 5000 | Understanding Social Behaviors | 3 |
ED 5010 | Philosophy, Ethics & Education | 3 |
ED 5030 | Research Design | 3 |
Learning Theory Component | ||
ED 5060 | Exploring Learning Theories and Cognitive Growth | 3 |
ED 5270 | Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
SE 5400 | Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies | 3 |
Content Area Component | ||
Complete nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
Special Topics in Art Education | ||
The Arts in Society | ||
Studio Topics in Art | ||
Independent Study | ||
Special Topics: Integrated Arts | ||
Integrating the Arts | ||
Imagination, Creativity and Innovation | ||
Professional Competencies (if not previously met) | ||
Elementary Methods and Materials in Art Education | ||
Pedagogy and Planning in Secondary Level Art Education | ||
Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts | ||
Capstone Experience | ||
AE 5410 | Art Education Internship in Teaching K-12 | 9 |
Total Credits | 36 |
Art Education, K–12 Certification Only
Curriculum Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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Professional Education Standards: | 0-6 | |
Introduction to the Professional Education Standards | ||
Intermediate Level: Professional Education Standards | ||
Advanced Level: Professional Education Standards | ||
Content Standards: | 0-9 | |
Development and Characteristics of Learners (Development and Characteristics of Learners ) | ||
Special Topics in Art Education | ||
Studio Topics in Art | ||
Pedagogy Standards: | 0-9 | |
Elementary Methods and Materials in Art Education | ||
Pedagogy and Planning in Secondary Level Art Education | ||
Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts | ||
Internship: | ||
AE 5410 | Art Education Internship in Teaching K-12 | 3-9 |
Total Credits | 3-33 |