The Master of Education in Art Education offers students with a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to complete a Master of Education degree in Art Education and to obtain Pennsylvania state certification in art education if the student is not already certified. In the present era of inclusive schools, graduate students in this program will prepare to meet the educational needs of all children, including those with learning disabilities, physical limitations, emotional stress, and either limited or extremely advanced educational capacities. The fundamental purpose of the graduate program in art education is to advance Carlow’s mission and educational strengths by developing competent and compassionate professional art educators. The M.Ed. in Art Education program will provide (1) advanced pedagogical theory and non-classroom teaching internships for certified, experienced teachers (Track A), and (2) basic and advanced pedagogical understanding and skills for students with an undergraduate degree who are preparing for Pennsylvania certification in art education (Track B). In addition, the program will integrate child and adolescent development theory with art education for both normal and exceptional (including gifted) children and youth. The objectives of the art education graduate program have been carefully developed to fulfill these purposes.

Graduates of the program will:
• Produce art work demonstrating advanced, professional-level skills and concepts in at least one art medium of choice;
• Integrate studio, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics into well-conceived, theory-based curriculum development projects;
• Integrate current learning and psychology of art theories into applications for the classroom;
• Integrate theories and best practices derived from art therapy into classroom experiences for all students;
• Formulate and execute focused, in-depth personal learning projects in the areas of art content and art education.

Required & Elective Courses