Master of Science in Education Program
Program Code: MSED-AS
Major Code: AED

Art and Design Department
Upton Hall 402
(716) 878-6032
artdesign.buffalostate.edu/art-education

Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Accredited

Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states

The Art Education Graduate Program prepares students for professional certification to teach visual arts in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (PK-12) in New York State schools. This program develops art education professionals who:

• understand contemporary art and culture and are committed to teaching students in meaningful and critical ways.
• consider teaching to be a dynamic and continuing process utilizing current media technology.
• are sensitive to issues of diversity and capable of adapting their teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• are encouraged to be active in their professional, cultural, and art communities.
• are competent in theory, research, and methodology in art and art education.

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 professional certification to teach visual art in grades pre-kindergarten–12 (PK-12). This program requires 30 credit hours of study. Within the required program format, students are encouraged to pursue individualized programs of study.

Candidates should consult the Teacher Certification website for current seminars and workshops. https://teachercertification.buffalostate.edu/seminars-and-workshops

*Those seeking an art education initial certification, please see our Postbaccalaureate Certification-only Program.

Advisement

Academic advisers are assigned by the department and must be consulted each semester in order to register for courses and graduate in a timely manner; however, students remain responsible for fulfilling department and college requirements specific to the program.

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a visual art-related field as well as initial certification in art education from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
• Writing Sample: a 500-1000 word sample of your best writing on an area pertaining to art education.
• An interview with the Art Education Department chair.
• A bachelor’s degree in a visual art-related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) as well as NYS initial teacher certification in Visual Arts.

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

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated and should be selected under advisement.