Program Overview
The Art Education at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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
- Tuition: USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Methods and Materials
- Social Philosophy
- Special Needs
- Curriculum Design
- Student Teaching Practicum
- Grad Studio Arts-based Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- Candidates should demonstrate strong potential as artist/educator.
- A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution, in either studio art or art education, and a portfolio which demonstrates capability for advanced work within a chosen discipline are required.
- Applicants must pass both the Communications and Literacy and the Visual Arts portions of The Massachusetts Test of Educators Licensure (MTELs) before making application to the MAE program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,128 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 625 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Massachusetts, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
