CCNY offers four graduate level tracks in Art Education; three of the tracks lead to Certification in New York state in teaching art (PK-12). Students in each track take coursework that prepares them to be active and reflective practitioners in the field of art education.
Get more information about Required Graduate Coursework at the end of this page.
OPTION 1
MA + Initial Certification
This 41-credit track is for students who do not have Initial Certification through New York State. Students in this program pursue a range of courses that prepare them for certification in New York in teaching art. This program is appropriate for anyone interested in teaching in public schools, charter schools, community centers, museums, or other spaces for learning.
Download the Initial Certification Planning Sheet here.
OPTION 2
MA + Professional Certification
This 35-credit track is for students who have previously earned New York State Certification and are interested in deepening their understanding of art education, or in adding Visual Arts Certification to other area certifications. This program is also appropriate for those interested in expanding their ability to teach in settings beyond schools and to effectively advocate for the arts in education. A Master’s degree is required for a NYS Professional Teaching Certification.
Download the Professional Certification Planning Sheet here.
OPTION 3
MA without Certification
This 38-credit track is for students interested in pursuing a MA in Art Education without certification in preparation for careers as teaching artists, museum educators, and community arts professionals. Students in this track pursue a series of art education courses focused on teaching in multiple settings along with electives in education, studio art, and art history.
Download the Non-Certification Planning Sheet here.
OPTION 4
Advanced Certificate
This 26-credit track is for students who already have an MFA/MA in Art or Art History and are seeking NY State Certification in Visual Arts. Students in this program pursue a set of prescribed courses that meet NY State Certification requirements and includes one semester of student teaching. This program is also appropriate for anyone interested in teaching in community centers, museums, or other spaces for learning. This program does not lead to a MA.
Download the Advanced Certificate Planning Sheet here.
Graduate Coursework
Students in Art Education take a series of courses that emphasize critical approaches to teaching art in multiple settings, the social context of art education in society, contemporary research in art education, and the integration of one’s artistic and teaching practices.
EDSE 4100E: Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education
This course introduces the historical, cultural, and social foundations of art education. Discussions about the nature of learning in the arts prepare students to develop their own arts curricula and embedded assessment strategies.
Includes 30 hours of fieldwork.
EDSE 4200E: Identity, Community, and Culture in Art Education
This arts-integrated course explores the role of identity, culture, and community in multiple arts settings with an emphasis on identity development, community building, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Includes 10 hours of fieldwork.
EDSE 4300F: Materials and Methods in Art Education
This studio-focused class introduces students to strategies for teaching creativity in multiple settings. Students merge explorations of contemporary art practices with educational theory to develop lessons in the arts.
Includes 30 hours of fieldwork.
ARTE 3100A: Critical Perspectives in Art Education
Students explore current research in art education and how it applies to their own work. Discussions about the history, philosophy, and foundations of art education prepare students to participate in field-level advocacy. The class culminates in a self-directed research project.
ARTE 3100C: Community-Based Art Education
This course introduces the theories and practices of teaching visual art in community settings such as museums, community centers, after school programs, and informal spaces. Students analyze current community arts projects, develop teaching strategies, and design their own community arts program based on research in the field.
Includes teaching practicum in City Art Lab.
EDSE 7200I: Master’s Projects
Students develop an independent master’s thesis project in conversation with classmates and faculty.
Courses in Education
In addition to coursework in art education, students pursue courses in the School of Education that prepare them to teach in urban schools. These courses emphasize human development, literacy, inclusive education, and state requirements for certification.
Courses in Art & Art History
Students take courses in art history and studio art to augment their understanding of the nature of art and art-making in our society.