Program Overview
The Visual Art Education at University of Kansas is a MA programme in Education over 36 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 Visual 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 958 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 958 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual 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
- Instruction and Curriculum I
- Education in Multicultural Society
- Fundamentals of Art
- Instructional Strategies in Art for Elementary Classroom Teachers
- Community Collaborations in Art Education
- Instruction and Curriculum II
- Artistic Media and Processes in Art Education
- Independent Study
- Student Teaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted, students must have undergraduate backgrounds judged by the graduate faculty to be appropriate preparation for graduate study in visual art. A strong preference exists for applicants whose undergraduate backgrounds are in visual art.
Departmental faculty selection and review committees evaluate each applicant\'s transcripts, portfolios, and letters of recommendation to determine their qualifications for admission. The committees expect applicants to have the B.F.A. or B.A. degree or equivalent experience. In general, committees expect applicants to present about 70 hours of undergraduate credit in studio or related professional courses, to have maintained an undergraduate overall grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, particularly in visual art courses, and to have had a minimum of 9 hours of credit in art history. The department encourages full-time enrollment.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 958 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 958 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 958 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 958 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
public research university in Kansas, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
