Master of Arts in Teaching / Art Education
Academy of Art University

Program Details

The Art Education Master of Arts in an online STEAM teaching degree is designed to prepare you for a career as an art teacher in classrooms K-12.  You will learn how to make material understandable to students, maintain a productive learning environment, and support students of diverse backgrounds.  At the completion of the program, you will have a professional portfolio to begin your career as a credentialed art educator.  The program culminates in a comprehensive capstone project: creating a video that advocates for arts education in the twenty-first century.

There are two tracks in this fine arts degree: one for people who received their BFA from the Academy of Art University, and one who received their BFA from another institution.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Academy of Art University is accredited by:

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Portfolio, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Candidate must pass the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
  • Candidate must pass the California Subject Matter Examination Test (CSET) in Art
  • Candidate must earn an approved CPR and First Aid Workshop Certificate