Art Education, MA
The program requirements can be tailored to your needs and can include a studio emphasis, a classroom research emphasis, or a community arts emphasis. The program typically includes a minimum of 30 hours of coursework, culminating in a research paper or project.
In addition, students with a BFA or a BA in Art may pursue postbaccalaureate certification as a nondegree seeking graduate student.
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The MA in Art Education requires completing a minimum of 30 hours with a recommended total of 36. Your exact course of study is determined through consultation with your adviser and graduate committee. This degree can also lead to certification with an additional semester for student teaching.
Students are required to produce a written thesis or, at the graduate committee’s discretion, may complete a research project.
A graduate certificate in Therapeutic Art is also offered.
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Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Art
Any WVU student enrolled in a graduate program of a related field may also take the Therapeutic Art certificate courses.
In this 2-semester graduate certificate program, you’ll engage in free exploration, art experimentation, group discussion, and personal reflections to explore therapeutic art concepts and theories and apply learned methods to personal and professional practices.
The certificate is offered exclusively online and can be completed in 1 year.
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Requirements
To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor's degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75. WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.
Admission Requirements
Additional application considerations:
- Writing sample needs to be submitted to wvuart.slideroom.com.
- Please contact the program representative for further information regarding the portfolio requirements
Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.
International applicants must also submit required documents for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
Each graduate program sets their own terms for admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.
- Fall: January 15
- Spring: December 1
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