Fine Arts Education - Initial Teaching Certification
Kean UniversityProgram Overview
The Fine Arts Education - Initial Teaching Certification at Kean University 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 Fine Arts Education - Initial Teaching Certification 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 784 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Union, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fine Arts Education - Initial Teaching Certification 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
- Foundation of Graduate Study in Art Education I
- Foundation of Graduate Study in Art Education II
- The Developmental Study of Children
- Studies in the Creative Process
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation: Theory and Practice
- Disability: Psychological and Educational Implications
- Educational Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- Art and Autism in Education
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).
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0*
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Core Academic Skills Test
- Two letters of recommendation
- Professional Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- Departmental interview assessing the following:
- Studio portfolio
- Proficiencies in academic writing
- Dialogic skills
- TOEFL or IELTS scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 784 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 784 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 640 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kean 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 Kean University
Kean University
Union, United States
public university in New Jersey, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
