Program Overview
The Arts Teaching at George Mason University is a Master 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 Arts Teaching 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts Teaching 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
- Graduate Pro Seminar
- Literacy and Curriculum Integration
- Human Development and Learning
- Issues and Research in Art Education
- Technology for Art Teachers
- Two-Dimensional Art Making: Form, Theme, and Context
- Three-Dimensional Art Making Across Cultures
- Elementary Art Education
- Secondary Art Education
- Internship (Student Teaching)
- Student Teaching Internship Seminar
- Creativity, Cognition and Media
- Capstone Project
- Approved Graduate Studio
- Prints/Paper/Books as Language
- Foundations of Multicultural Education
- Approved Education Courses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Each applicant must provide the following materials:
1. Completed online applicationform
2. Certified copies of all undergraduate transcripts and any graduate transcripts
3. Statement of intent and professional goals for entering the field
4. Résumé
5. Three letters of reference, minimum TWO from faculty members from prior institutions, as well as individuals who have firsthand knowledge of the applicants academic or professional capabilities
6. Official score on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators or SAT, ACT and VCLA equivalent (1100 overall) for the MAT I and AELC.
7. TOEFL score, if required by Mason policies
8. Portfolio
- 15 to 20 images (demonstrating strong drawing and painting skills from observation) and also reflects artistic breadth and depth of the applicants art.
- Show images in Power Point format on a Mac-compatible CD.
- Written image sheet with the corresponding number, title, date, medium, and size of each work.
- Incomplete portfolios will not be considered.
- Applicants portfolio items are considered part of the application for admission and, thus, cannot be returned. Please do not send original materials.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact George Mason University 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 George Mason University
George Mason University
Fairfax County, United States
public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
