Arts Education
About the Program
Teach with Compassion
Share your passion for art by inspiring the next generation. CSU’s Arts Education M.A.T. program is designed for aspiring educators who already hold a degree in art or a related field – no prior teaching experience required. You'll learn to create engaging, inclusive, and impactful arts-based learning experiences and graduate prepared to earn P-12 teaching certification in Georgia.
Customize Your Degree
Art Education (Track)
Learn to design engaging, inclusive visual arts programs by combining theory, practice, and hands-on experience. You'll culminate your studies with a thesis or exhibition that demonstrates your growth as both an artist and educator.
Theatre Education (Track)
Develop the skills to inspire learning through performance, creative expression, and innovative teaching strategies. You'll deepen your practice in teaching while tailoring your studies to areas such as acting, directing, or design.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours
Delivery Format:
On Campus
Completion Time:
2 Years
Academic Unit:
Department of Art
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree in art or a related field who want to become certified art educators, no prior teaching experience required
- Leads to initial Georgia educator T-5 level certification in P-12 art education
- Emphasizes professional ethics, inclusive learning environments, and the role of the arts in education
- Prepares you to positively impact school communities through creative and meaningful teaching
- Includes coursework aligned with Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements and requires passing scores on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) for certification eligibility
What Can You Do With This Degree?
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Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
