Art Studies Master’s program at Illinois State University

The graduate sequence in Art Education emphasizes both theory and practice in visual arts, museum, and community arts education. Theoretical ideas are explored through both historical and contemporary models, including culturally responsive, anti-racist, and social-emotional approaches, with an emphasis on practical education and application. You will have the chance to elaborate concepts in tranditional and digital media while interacting and collaborating with stakeholders in a range of settings. Students with a bachelor or master degree can pursue an M.S. degree in Art Education while working toward licensure. Most courses for the non-licensure master degree can be taken online.

Discover what life as an Illinois State graduate student is like.

A student applying to a master program must:.

Have earned a four-year bachelor degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year.

The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.

To be considered for this program, you must submit the following materials:.

At least three writing examples (papers, teaching philosophy, brochures, lesson plans, artist statement, proposals, etc.).

Names and email addresses of two references for letters of recommendation within the online application.

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of . They are intended as a way to facilitate a student progress to degree while providing important professional development.

Full tuition waivers and graduate assistantships for candidates in the M.S. in Art Education program are available on a competitive basis.

See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.