Keep Your Summer. Create Your Future.

Designed for Art Teachers. Made for Summer.

Start small with a course or go all in and work toward your master’s degree — the choice is yours
Study from the park, the patio, or the pool
Enjoy your break and invest in your future

Explore Degree Programs

Summer’s yours — and so is your future.
With online degrees and courses made for real teachers, you can enjoy your summer while moving forward with your goals.

“The AOEU master’s degree program was extremely relevant and provided me with invaluable information and resources that were immediately applicable in my classroom. Plus the online format made teaching full time and getting my degree easier and allowed me to set a schedule that worked for me and my goals.”

Samantha Levisay,
Class of 2024

What’s Your Next Move?

Designed for Teachers. Built for Real Life.

Two online master’s degree paths designed by art teachers, for art teachers.
40+ continuing education courses with real classroom application.
Supportive faculty who understand the art room.
A vibrant, diverse community of fellow educators.
Online learning that works around your schedule — coursework poolside? Yes, please!
Flexible payment options are available (just pay in full by the first day of class).

Start Here, Grow Anywhere

With flexible learning and meaningful content, AOEU gives you the tools to grow as an educator and artist. Whether you’re looking to climb the salary scale, renew your license, or reignite your passion for teaching, this summer is your chance to take the next step — on your own terms.

Master of Art in Art Education

Our MAAE degree is a highly customizable 36-credit graduate-level program with ridiculously relevant and meaningful coursework—including online studio courses—to grow as an artist and art educator.

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Explore Courses

Unlock your passion for art education with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree. Dive into one of three specializations to transform your ideas into impactful curriculum designs with our focus on reflective practice and action research.

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Program Outcomes

Choose from more than 40 engaging online courses designed to help art teachers at every stage of their careers. Whether you’re looking to develop your art curriculum, need help with classroom fundamentals, incorporate new technology, or brush up on your studio skills, we have the course for you.

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Michelle Mitchell

Master’s Student TX

The resources and assignments in this course prepared me to incorporate more art history in my classroom on a regular basis. I realized that art history doesn’t have to be stand-alone lessons. [It] can be part of everyday learning in the art classroom. I am excited to implement the lessons I created in this course.

Jessica Madenford

Master’s Degree Alumni PA

The Art of Education University has led me on a transformational journey in my profession as an art educator and teacher-leader. The entire AOEU community has become my circle of mentors, guiding me to places inside myself that I never knew existed. Through my learning, growth, and connection with other AOEU students, I have flourished.

Owen Curtsinger

Master’s Degree Student TX

[Assessment in Art Education] was extremely relevant and helped organize the nuts and bolts of my teaching and assessment experience into manageable strategies while presenting some new concepts to strive for.

Jennie Drummond

Master’s Degree Alumni CA

I’m a better educator, better artist, and better advocate and activist because of my experience getting my Master of Arts degree through AOEU.

Kim Ziebold

Master’s Degree Alumni OH

I really learned a lot in [Art Therapy for Art Teachers] and am excited to bring a whole new level to teaching in implementing social-emotional learning to help my students’ well-being.

Kelly Knips

Master’s Degree Alumni MN

I am happy to end [Designing Your Art Curriculum] with a working document that will help me to teach my class and write more curricula for other courses.

Faculty Who Understand Your Journey

You deserve faculty who can connect to your unique experiences and needs as an art teacher. All 50+ AOEU faculty have practical art room experience, so they can relate to your experiences and are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. Through engaging assignments and stimulating discussion, you’ll leave class with knowledge that can be applied in your art room.

Meet Our Faculty

Let’s Talk—Art Teacher to Art Teacher

Connect with admissions for more information and to map out your goals.

More Opportunities to Connect & Create

Professional development shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. PRO caters exclusively to art teachers with relevant arts team training, on-demand tutorials, and resources. Explore new interests and sharpen existing skills as an artist and educator.

Learn More

Create and connect at the virtual NOW Conference. NOW brings thousands of art teachers together to share current trends in art education to apply in the art room. Chat with educators, tune in to live events, and relive the experience with the After Pass.