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Master of Education

Art Education

About the Program
Teach with Compassion

With the M.Ed. in Art Education, you will build on your existing teaching experience to grow as both an educator and artist. Designed for certified teachers, this program will help you advance your skills, expand your impact, and prepare for T-5 certification application.

Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
42 Hours

Delivery Format:
On Campus

Completion Time:
2-3 years

Academic Unit:
Department of Art

Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

  • Designed for certified art educators seeking to deepen their expertise and advance their careers by earning a T-5 level certification
  • Emphasizes current issues, trends, and curriculum in art education
  • Focuses on developing both professional teaching practices and creative growth
  • Aligned with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
  • Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
  • CSU Department of Art is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
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What Can You Do With This Degree?

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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU

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Program-Specific Admission Requirements

This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.

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Institutional Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.

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