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Tuition USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Art Education at California State University Northridge is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Art Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Art Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. History and Philosophy of Art
  2. History and Philosophy of Art Education
  3. Art Analysis and Criticism
  4. History of Art Museums and Collecting in Western Civilization
  5. Gallery and Museum Practices
  6. Selected Topics in Art History

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A. Entrance Requirements

  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Art from an accredited institution or a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum of 24 units of upper division Art or the equivalency as determined by the appropriate department graduate committee.
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (students who have less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA must complete the Graduate Record Examination [GRE] with a departmentally accepted score).
  • Students applying to Art Education who do not meet the undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and do not take the GRE must fulfill the following in-lieu requirements:
  • Submit three\xc2\xa0letters of recommendation from former professors\xc2\xa0or other persons adjudged by the department to be competent\xc2\xa0to evaluate the student\xc2\x92s potential for graduate-level performance.
  • Submit a written philosophical statement of intention or purpose (1 or 2 pages).
  • Complete\xc2\xa0ART 611\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0ART 615\xc2\xa0with a minimum grade of \xc2\x93B.\xc2\x94 Art\xc2\xa0Education students substitute\xc2\xa0ART 590\xc2\xa0for\xc2\xa0ART 611.

    • B. Requirements for Classified Graduate Status

  • Students must pass the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam.
  • Students who choose the Art Education Option must have their portfolio evaluated and approved by the appropriate Art Education Graduate Committee. They must pass a personal screening interview conducted by the appropriate Art Education Graduate Committee [or designee(s)].
  • Students in the Art Education Option whose undergraduate GPA was below 3.0 and do not take the GRE must have fulfilled all in-lieu requirements (see section A. Entrance Requirements, above).

    • C. Requirements for the Degree

  • Select a graduate advisor and thesis committee.
  • Complete the Program for Master of Arts form with approval of a graduate advisor.
  • Meet at least once a semester with the thesis committee to demonstrate satisfactory progress toward the degree.
  • Complete a minimum of 30 units of approved graduate work comprised of the following:

    • (Approved student programs shall include a minimum of 21 units of graduate coursework at the 500- and 600-level.)

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,304 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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    • Duration 24 months
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