Academics
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Art Education (K-12), M.S.Ed.
About the Program
The Art Education Department offers graduate studies that lead to a master of
science in art education and eligibility to apply for New York State permanent/professional certification to teach art in grades kindergarten–12. This certifying degree program requires 30 credit hours of study and enables students to acquire competence in theory, research, and methodology in art. Within the required program format, students are encouraged to pursue individualized programs of study.
Advisement: Academic advisers are assigned by the department and should be consulted at all decision points; however, students remain responsible for fulfilling department and college requirements specific to the program.
About the Art Education Department
103 Bishop Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-4106
Fax: (716) 878-6730
www.buffalostate.edu/arteducation/
Contact Faculty and Staff in the Art Education Department
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in the major area of study and 2.5 overall, or a minimum combined quantitative/verbal score of 1000 on the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE).
2. Submit a copy of a New York State Certificate of Qualification (CQ), provisional certificate, or initial certificate to teach art. If you are a recent graduate or are just completing your undergraduate program at the time of application, you must submit documentation showing that you have completed all requirements for certification (i.e., copies of test scores and certificates of workshop completion).
3. An interview with the Art Education Department chair.
Requests for exceptions to admission requirements may be directed to the department chair. In addition, all applicants should review the Admission to a Graduate Program section in this catalog.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (6 credits)
AED 688 Seminar
AED 689 Research
Content Specialty Courses * (15–21 credits)
Art education, fine arts, design
General Studies Courses * (0–6 credits)
Master’s Project or Master’s Thesis * (3–6 credits)
AED 690 Master’s Project
AED 695 Master’s Thesis (6)
Total Required Credit Hours (30 credits)
* Selected under advisement
All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
