Program Outcomes

Program outcomes for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction engage students as they:
  • Synthesize art content knowledge to construct differentiated and engaging learning experiences based on student cognitive, social, and individualized development.
  • Design long-range planning and curriculum development, including the implementation and evaluation of curriculum and alignment with standards, benchmarks, and student needs.
  • Create learning experiences informed by past and present education methods, utilize various instructional strategies to foster 21st-century skills, and enrich learning with educational technology.
  • Create positive learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, digital fluency, self-motivation, and equitable learning experiences for all students.
  • Effectively advocate with others in the field, and build relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
  • Serve as a reflective practitioner, effectively using assessment strategies to refine and redefine working assumptions, values, and practices in order to better meet all learners’ needs.
  • Develop and establish a reflective practice in a quest to seek growth opportunities that evolve and improve your professional practice over time.
  • Design, implement, and reflect on an original inquiry that embraces action research methods and contributes to improved professional practice.

Course Descriptions

When pursuing a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from The Art of Education University, you’ll start by taking the required core courses for 15 credit hours, and then dive into 12 credit hours of coursework tailored to your chosen specialization track. It’s the perfect path to your educational goals!

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500-Level Core Courses

15 credit hours, required in this sequence.
Each course below is equal to 3 credit hours

ARE540Cultural Competency in Art Education3
ARE548The Art of Teaching and Learning3
ARE518Reaching All Artists Through Differentiation3
ARE550Curriculum and Assessment3
ARE552Reflective Practitioner3
Credits15

Specialization Coursework

Specialize in Arts Integration, Instructional Leadership in Art Education, or Inclusive Practices for Visual Arts to personalize your program based on your passions and interests.

Arts Integration

Each course below is equal to 3 credit hours

This specialization emphasizes creativity across disciplines through the arts. You’ll build interactive classroom experiences, integrate emerging technology, and facilitate 21st-century skills. Coursework builds on art pedagogy, instilling confidence, resiliency, and self-determined learning in student artists.

Arts Integration: How Art Increases Academic Capacity
Innovation Through Design
Social-Emotional Learning in the Visual Arts
Technology in the 21st-Century Art Room

Instructional Leadership in Art Education

Each course below is equal to 3 credit hours

This specialization will equip you to advocate for change and drive meaningful impact in education. With a focus on community connections, you’ll build the capacity for substantial professional growth, applying ethics and leadership principles to grant writing and entrepreneurship.

Ethics and Equity for Art Education
Advocating for the Visual Arts
Designing and Leading Professional Learning
Principles of Art and Business

Inclusive Practices for the Visual Arts

Each course below is equal to 3 credit hours

This specialization focuses on creating an inclusive and accessible art experience for diverse learners while gaining a deep understanding of special education terms, strategies, rights, and responsibilities. Engage in coursework that encourages reflection and empowers you to drive positive change, reaching and teaching all learners effectively.

Art and Diverse Learners
Adapting the Art Room
Classroom Management Strategies for Diverse Learners
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Art Room

Capstone & 600-Level Courses

The Capstone Entrance Exam shows students’ ability to apply 500-level course learning through academic writing. It is a prerequisite for 600-level coursework.

600-Level Core Courses

ARE632Foundations of Action Research3
ARE634Capstone: Curriculum & Instruction3
Credits6