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Cultivate your teaching journey with a supportive community of art educators by your side. As art teachers, we understand the power of creativity, and now, it’s time to harness that power together.

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An Online University Where You Belong

Why AOEU

Access to outstanding faculty who are experts in art education.
A diverse and supportive community of fellow art educators.
Flexible online learning that fits your schedule.
Flexible tuition payment options that allow you to register now and pay over time (course must be paid in full by the first day of class).

“My coursework has reignited my passion for exploring new mediums and teaching practices.”

Meredith E. / Class of 2023
Master of Art in Art Education

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Master’s Programs Tailored to You

With more than 30 graduate courses and two degree programs created for art teachers by art teachers, you can achieve professional goals and experience the AOEU difference: online learning that’s engaging, meaningful, and optimized for license renewal and salary advancement. Connect with art teachers for collective growth and inspiration, and you’ll know you’re exactly where you belong.

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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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 30 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.

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.

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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.

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

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