Bring new possibilities to your art room.

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is for art teachers who want to strengthen their professional practice, explore a focused area of study, or prepare for specialized and leadership roles in art education.

The program requires 33 credits:

• 15 credits of core coursework
• 12 credits in your chosen specialization
• 6 credits of action research and capstone coursework

The program currently offers two specialization paths:

• Arts Integration: Explore how the arts can support learning across subjects through creativity, design, technology, and social-emotional learning.
• Instructional Leadership in Art Education: Develop skills in advocacy, professional learning, community connections, ethics, grants, and creative entrepreneurship.

Most students complete the degree in two to three years. Your academic advisor can help you plan a timeline and choose a curricular path that fits your goals.

You can learn at your own pace and complete coursework on your schedule. The program also includes weekly discussion boards and opportunities to collaborate with other art educators, so the online experience is flexible without feeling disconnected.

Choose the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction if you want to focus on curriculum, instruction, arts integration, leadership, advocacy, or action research.

Choose the Master of Arts in Art Education if you want a degree centered more directly on art education practice, studio coursework, classroom application, and continued growth as an artist and art educator.

If you are unsure which program fits your goals, talk with admissions about the kind of work you want to do and the direction you want your degree to take.

Start by completing AOEU’s online application. 

You will submit:

• Official transcripts showing an earned bachelor’s degree or higher
• A writing sample about your “why”
• A micro-portfolio with a few artifacts and descriptions

Applications are accepted throughout the year.