Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

ART EDUCATIONMASTER OF EDUCATION IN ARTEDUCATIONPROGRAM DIRECTORScott Smith256/372-4073scott.smith@aamu.eduGraduate FacultyAssociate ProfessorsScott SmithJoe WashingtonAssistant ProfessorsJennie CouchRobert BeanABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Department of Fine Arts offers coursework andfield experiences leading to the Master of Sciencewith teacher certification (Class A and A –“Alternative”) in Art Education and MusicEducation.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplicants to the Art Education program must inaddition to the requirements of the Graduate School:1. Submit an art portfolio of twenty (20) currentimages in a JPEG format.2. Produce documentation of a teaching certificatein Art Education. (If applicable).3. Persons who do not hold a bachelor’s degree inart and are interested in pursuing a master’sdegree in art education may also apply; however,a consultation visit with the Art Programcoordinator prior to the application is required.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSProgram Requirements with the Non-ThesisOption for Master of Science in Education Class A“Single Teaching”Sem.Required ProgramHoursART 500 level or above 3ART 500 level or above 3ART 500 level or above 3ART 500 level or above 3ART 500 History & Philosophy of Art 3EducationART 532 Supervision of Art in Public 3SchoolFED 500 Professional Seminar 3FED 501 Foundation of Education3orFED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to Education3ResearchFED 504 Evaluation of3Teaching/LearningFED 529 Computer-Based3Instructional TechnologySPE 501 Introduction to Study of0-3Exceptional Individual Total 33-36Program Requirements with the Non-ThesisOption for Master of Science in Education Class A“Alternative 5 th Year”Sem.Required ProgramHoursART 500 History/Philosophy of Art3EducationART 500 Advisor Approved 500 level 12Art CoursesART 532 Supervision of Art in Public 3SchoolsART 595 Internship 6FED 500 Professional Seminar 3FED 501 Foundation of Education3orFED 521 Multicultural EducationFED 503 Introduction to Education3ResearchFED 504 Evaluation of3Teaching/LearningFED 529 Computer-Based3Instructional TechnologySPE 501 Introduction to Study of0-3Exceptional Individual *SED 515 Reading in the Content Area 3Total 42-45 Required if not previously completed.33