Online Master of Arts in Art Education
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Designed for educators who love teaching and making art
The BU Master of Arts Degree in Art Education is designed for busy educators who love making and teaching art and who want to enhance their practice, advance their careers, and change their students’ lives through the power of artistic expression. The program is offered online or on-campus. An optional Summer Studios program brings students to Boston for intensive, hands-on, process-oriented instruction in a supportive atmosphere.
What's In It For You?
- Gain leadership positions in your field.
- Learn from a nationally respected and accomplished faculty.
- Revitalize your practice: learn the latest techniques, theory and research.
- Advance quickly through an accelerated curriculum with competitive tuition.
- Complete the MA degree in 18–24 months.
Your Track, Your Choice
The BU MA in Art Education offers three tracks to fit your needs and busy schedule:
- Arts Leadership: policy, advocacy, personnel issues, funds management.
- Artist Teacher: develop skills in transferring your passion and love for the creative process through new teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Self-Designed Program: complete four core courses plus four electives of your choice.
MA Grads say…
“I have become a better teacher, artist, and colleague through my education at BU.”
“This program has changed my views on art education for the better. I am so grateful that I was able to learn from like-minded peers and professors and be guided in a way that ensured understanding and meaning behind practices”
“This program has been transformational for me. I have learned so much from every single class and professor. I have gained new friendships, made connections in the art world and have become motivated to be better. This program has meant everything to me. I want to take more classes and keep learning and am a bit sad to graduate. I don’t want it to end.”
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Rankings and Accreditation
Accreditation
Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
NASAD
NASAD is an association of approximately 346 schools of art and design, primarily at the collegiate level, but also including postsecondary non-degree-granting schools for the visual arts disciplines. It is the national accrediting agency for art and design and art and design-related disciplines.
Rankings
Boston University has been ranked as one of the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report.The BU Master of Arts Degree in Art Education Online
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