Program Overview
The Art Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst is a MA programme in Education, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Amherst Center, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Art Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- M.A. program requirements include required coursework in Art Education curriculum and research and advanced electives in Studio Arts, Art History, and Education. Completion of a substantive independent research project, related to contemporary Art Education also is required. A minimum of 12 credits must be at the 600 level or above. Students can take upper level electives in departments across the university campus, as well as Smith College, Hampshire College, Mt. Holyoke College and Amherst College.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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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).
- Application Fee
- Personal Statement
- Residency Statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tests
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst 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.
About University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 25 year(s)