Program Highlights

  • This MAT program leads to New York State Visual Arts Certification, pre-K through 12th grade.
  • The only Art Education degree program near Albany, New York!
  • The curriculum includes art content courses that explore art history, criticism and aesthetics, multiculturalism and design analysis with studio practice.
  • Faculty in the Art Education degree program are practicing artist-educators, aware of current issues in art education.
  • Two student teaching placements (one secondary, one elementary), plus experiential learning opportunities in schools, museums and galleries, community organizations and more.
  • The Art Education program is small, which allows for brainstorming, learning best practices and problem-solving with faculty who care about student success.

Course Requirements

Credits and Completion

Our MAT in Art Education is 30-credits and can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

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Easily Apply

We offer rolling admission, so apply anytime, and you can start when you are ready — fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Application Requirements

  • Russell Sage College graduate application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Goals statement
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Portfolio review and statement
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Personal advising, experienced faculty

Our master’s program comes with a deep, Russell Sage-level of support from an assigned faculty advisor who works with you to ensure your success.

Peter J.
Stapleton, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department Chair, and Director, Center for Teaching and Learning

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Sage Park - Troy

Courtney
Wrenn

Lecturer of Art Education

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Your Career with a Master’s in Art Education

Individuals with an Art Education master’s degree become art teachers in K-12 public, private, and charter schools; art studios; and in community-based programs, continuing education programs, and galleries.

Need help?

Peter J. Stapleton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department Chair, and Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
[email protected]
518-244-6883

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