GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ART EDUCATION
ART EDUCATION, M.S. Ed.
The master of science program in art education is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). While there are more than 1,000 art programs in the U.S., fewer than 200 share this distinction with Saint Rose. CADA offers three different programs that meet the certification needs of those who are certified provisionally or initially in art education and are pursuing professional certification in New York state, as well as those who have a background in fine arts but no teaching experience. Students with a master's degree in art education are qualified to teach art in New York state in levels K-12, or work in educational programs in museums across the country. Most graduates find employment prior to or immediately upon completion of the program.
The curriculum emphasizes studio work, offering students the opportunity to concentrate in one of five areas: drawing/painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, or ceramics. Within this program, you'll develop your identity as an artist as well as a personal philosophy in art education. Many of our graduate students enjoy individual studio spaces. We encourage you to visit our school to tour the facilities, especially our studios, and to meet our faculty.
We believe the best art educators are competent in both studio and education. Our graduates are artists who share their appreciation and advanced knowledge of art with children of all ages in a classroom setting. No other program in New York places an equal amount of emphasis on the studio art. This unique expectation, supported by our curriculum, enables students to have a thorough understanding of the theory of teaching art and an awareness of the federal and state standards of art education.
The MS in Art Education programs include coursework in studio art, art education, art history, and aesthetics. As part of the curriculum, you will spend a semester lab teaching at a local school that does not have art teachers on staff. You'll learn valuable teaching skills while opening the world of art to children who may not otherwise share in the experience. During the last full semester, you'll work with students at area elementary, middle, or high school as a student teacher. The program culminates with a thesis exhibition of work.
For more information or to set up a tour, contact CADA office manager, Ann Hatke, at (518) 485-3900.
Certification
This degree satisfies the academic requirement for both initial and professional certification in art education. A master's degree is necessary to teach art in New York state. After completing the program and earning a satisfactory score on the New York State Teacher Exam, students receive initial certification. Students receive professional certification after teaching art for three years in public or private schools and completing the exam for professional certification. Non-credit courses in substance abuse and child abuse must also be completed throughout the duration of the program.
The College also offers a 21-credit Certification-Only program for candidates (artists) who already hold a master's degree in art and are seeking initial certification so that they may teach art in public and private schools.
Career Opportunities
Students with a master's degree in art education are qualified to teach art in New York state in levels K-12, or work in educational programs in museums across the country. Most graduates find employment prior to or immediately upon completion of the program. Currently, graduates are employed as teachers in several local and regional schools, including St. Pius Schools (Loudonville, NY), Lake George High School, South Glens Falls High School, and Farnsworth Middle School (Guilderland, NY).
Field Experience
As part of the curriculum, each student spends an entire semester teaching in assigned grades at local Catholic schools that do not have art teachers on staff. By participating in this component of the program, students learn valuable teaching skills while opening the world of art to children who may not otherwise share in such an experience. Furthermore, an additional semester of student teaching is required, where those pursuing a degree in the program will work with students at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. Students in the art education master's program have student taught in the following school districts:
Albany
Bethlehem
Glens Falls
Niskayuna
North Colonie
Saratoga
Schenectady
Scotia-Glenville
Shenendehowa
South Colonie
The research component of the master's program in art education is a vital part of the curriculum, enabling students to receive hands-on experience as artists outside the classroom. Graduate assistantships are available to give students the opportunity to assist the College's art historian and art educator in the research. Current programs include a student-teaching handbook, a textbook with unique approaches to teaching art, curating exhibitions in various art centers, and the development of an art history course for the College.
Facilities
The Center for Art and Design at The College of Saint Rose is located in the heart of the Center Square neighborhood, Albany's "Village" within the city, just a five-minute walk from the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History and Art. The 31,500 square-foot Center is a place where students nurture their talents, hone their skills, and satisfy their artistic passions.
ART EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE-ONLY
Prerequisites for the Certificate-Only Program
Candidates for admission to the Certificate-Only program must have:
1. completed a master's degree and have courses/experiences equivalent to an art major;
2. an art portfolio that shows developed personal imagery in selected media and demonstrates drawing skills;
3. completed content requirements in : Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Modern Art History; and
4. completed a broad background in General Education requirements. Upon application transcripts will be reviewed and deficiencies
communicated to the student.
