Graduate Student Handbook Art Education M.A.Ed.
MASTER OF ART EDUCATION (M.A.Ed.) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
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Program Admission
Students are admitted as prospective candidates for the Master of Art Education (M.A.Ed.) degree. A Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or Art (or its equivalent) is required for admission.
Students may apply for one of two M.A.Ed. programs:
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The Master’s Program in Art Education
This program requires the minimum of 33 hours of graduate study and leads to the Level 5 Certificate in the state of Georgia. This program is appropriate for those who already hold a Level 4 Teaching Certificate in Art, or for those who wish to work in museums and community centers that do not require certification.
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The Master’s Program in Art Education for Initial Level 4/Level 5 Certification
This program requires a minimum of 54 hours of graduate study and leads to both initial teaching certification in art (Level 4 Certificate) and a (Level 5 Certificate). This program is appropriate for those who have an undergraduate studio art degree and wish to pursue a teaching certificate in art in addition to earning a Master’s degree. If a student does not have a Bachelor’s degree in Art (or its equivalent) additional courses may be required.
Complete degree requirements
Complete degree requirements can be found in the M.A.Ed. graduate handbooks, located below:
M.A.Ed. Handbook
For students enrolled in the in-person M.A.Ed program.
This handbook was last reviewed in September 2022 and last revised on December 5, 2022.
Last updated: October 22, 2025