Art Secondary Education Masters Degree Programs Pennsylvania

Inspire creativity and enhance the visual literacy of K-12 students.

Embark on a rewarding career teaching art by pursuing a master's degree in art education with teaching certification from California University of Pennsylvania. Level I teaching certification for grades K-12 and a secondary education master's degree can be completed in four semesters of classes and one semester of student teaching.

Designed for practicing artists, but open to bachelor's degree holders in any field, this graduate program combines core courses in pedagogy with studio art and art history classes as needed.

Experiential learning creates top teachers.

Excel in student teaching and stand out in the art education job Cal U students complete extensive fieldwork in local school districts prior to full-time student teaching.

Founded as a teacher's college, Cal U has been taking a hands-on approach to teacher training for more than 160 years.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: ART CERTIFICATION

Flexible Schedule: A combination of online courses, on-site field experiences and a two-day, on-campus summer residency give art education graduate students the flexibility to continue working while earning their degree.

Top Accreditation: This graduate degree program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Cal U's education programs have also been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). See CAEP reporting measures of program impact and outcomes.

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$64K

average annual salary for secondary education teachers in Pennsylvania. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

15

weeks of full-time student teaching in a real classroom

Degree Benefits

Graduate degree courses in K-12 arts education will give you mastery of the latest teaching practices and theories while deepening your expertise in visual arts. You'll also gain extensive hands-on experience through fieldwork and student teaching.

Study art curriculum development techniques and how to use the Standards Aligned System (SAS).

Learn top strategies in classroom management.
Master classroom technology for teaching art.
Take specialized studio art courses if needed.
Deepen your knowledge of art history.
Gain real-world classroom experience.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of this program are prepared to teach K-12 art at public or private schools. They also thrive in many other art- and education-related careers. Cal U secondary education alumni hold teaching and related positions at dozens of schools, museums, art centers, and art education organizations.

Curriculum, Admission Requirements and Related Programs

Our rigorous art education courses will deepen your own artistic practice while equipping you with the latest theories and practices in art education. This professional graduate degree program is delivered online, on-site in assigned field experiences, and during a two-day summer residency. All students are required to have current school clearances to participate in field experience and sign up for courses.

Curriculum

Course	Credits
ENG 101 English Composition I	3

Required Content Courses (a grade of C or better is required for certification)
ART 110 Drawing I	3
ART 119 Design 2-D	3
ART 120 Design 3-D	3
ART 308 AH: Ancient/Medieval	3
ART 316 Renaissance/Rococo	3
ART 317 Neoclassism/Present	3
ART 350 Printmaking: Relief OR ART 351 Printmaking: Intaglio	3
ART 376 Jewelry/Metals: Casting OR ART 377 Jewelry/Metals: Fabrication	3
ART 382 Ceramics Studio	3
ART 383 Painting Studio	3
ART 385 Sculpture Studio	3
ART Electives (2)	6

Cal U Required Courses
EDU 650 Supporting the English Language Learner	3
ESP 610 Sp. Ed. Foundations & Collaboration	3
ESP 613 Evidence-Based Practices for Sec Inclusion	3
ESP 701 Introduction to Behavior Analysis	3
MSE 641 Orientation to 7-12 Ed.	3
MSE 642 Standards-Based Instruction in 7-12 Ed	3
MSE 643 Content Area Literacy in 7-12 Ed.	3
MSE 644 Instructional Strategies in 7-12 Ed.	3
MSE 645 Technology in 7-12 Education*	3
MSE 646 Assessments and Interventions*	3
MSE 647 Classroom Management in 7-12 Ed.	3
MSE 655 Methods of Art Teaching K-12*	3
MSE 661 Student Teaching & School Law**	9

Total Graduate Credits	45

* Two-day on-campus July residency will be integrated into the summer MSE courses.

** Must earn a recommendation for student teaching.

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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements (Regular)

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.80 or higher (Students with a GPA below 2.80 may apply for conditional admission)
Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution
International Graduate Applicants

Conditional Admission Requirements

Conditional Admission may be granted with the following modifications of the Regular Admissions Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a GPA under 2.80 will be reviewed for a decision

Provisional Admission:
Applicants who have provided unofficial documentation of test scores, prerequisite courses, transcripts or lack of letter(s) of recommendation may be admitted provisionally.

This policy also applies to undergraduate students who apply for graduate admission pending bachelor degree completion. Upon receipt of all official documents, a student will be changed from Provisional Admission to either Regular Admission or Conditional Admission. Provisional Admission students may take classes for one term but will not be eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Program Requirements

Depending on the area of certification chosen, the department will provide guidance if any foundation undergraduate courses need to be completed before applying for student teaching

Clearances: Students are responsible for updating clearances annually through the Office of Field Experience. In addition, clearances must be on file before applying for student teaching - Acts 24, 34, 114, and 151

How to Apply:

Complete the Graduate School Application
Submit the nonrefundable $35 Application Fee
Mail official transcript to:

School of Graduate Studies and Research
California University of Pennsylvania
Box 91
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419

For additional information:
Email: gradschool@calu.edu
Phone: 724-938-4187

Out of State Students:
All students who will be seeking certification outside of Pennsylvania are responsible for securing and following the certification requirements in the state in which they intend to apply for certification.

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Learn Proven Best Practices

All core secondary education faculty members have doctorate degrees and most have taught in public schools at the middle or high school level. You'll learn educational best practices from professors who have first-hand experience in their application.

A professor helps students with project.

Course Spotlight: Methods of Art in Teaching

This essential degree course is where it all comes together. Learn key insights into teaching a broad range of artistic techniques to students at the elementary, middle/junior high or high school level.

On-campus Summer Residency

Every summer, Cal U arts education graduate students benefit from two days of face-to face instruction, interaction with their peers and teaching sample lessons.