ARTED:MS - Master of Science in Art Education

Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Art Education

Applicants for admission into the Master of Science in Art Education program must meet the minimum University’s graduate admission criteria. Admission to the masters program will be based on the following criteria:

1. Applicants for admission to the MS-Art Education program must hold or qualify for the Florida teacher certification in art. All applicants must also satisfy the Board of Education admission requirements. A GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 semester hours of upper division undergraduate study.

2. Application materials must include two (2) letters of recommendation, a résumé, a statement of personal philosophy/professional goals consistent with the objectives of the masters program.

3. After submission of application, applicants must schedule a portfolio interview with the Graduate Program Director. The Portfolio should contain fifteen (15) pieces of artwork including at least three (3) drawings.

Other Curricular Offering: Combined BA in Art to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

Students enrolled in the BA in Art may apply to the Accelerated MS in Art Education Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses which will apply toward both their undergraduate and their master's degree program.

Admissions Requirements for the Combined Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

(1) Current enrollment in the BA in Art

(2) Completed a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits

(3) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher

(4) Portfolio review and interview

(5) Complete the separate Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s degree application, including signed approval by the director, coordinator or designee of the graduate program.

Other Curricular Offering: Combined BFA in Art to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

Students enrolled in the BFA in Art may apply to the Accelerated MS in Art Education Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses which will apply toward both their undergraduate and their master's degree program.

Admissions Requirements for the Combined Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

(1) Current enrollment in the BFA in Art

(2) Completed a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits

(3) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher

(4) Portfolio review and interview

(5) Complete the separate Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s degree application, including signed approval by the director, coordinator or designee of the graduate program.

Other Curricular Offering: Combined BFA in Digital Arts to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

Students enrolled in the BFA in Digital Arts may apply to the Accelerated MS in Art Education Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses which will apply toward both their undergraduate and their master's degree program.

Admissions Requirements for the Combined Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Arts to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

(1) Current enrollment in the BFA in Digital Arts

(2) Completed a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits

(3) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher

(4) Portfolio review and interview

(5) Complete the separate Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s degree application, including signed approval by the director, coordinator or designee of the graduate program.

Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Art Education to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

Students enrolled in the BS in Art Education may apply to the Accelerated MS in Art Education Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses which will apply toward both their undergraduate and their master's degree program.

Admissions Requirements for the Combined Bachelor of Science (BS) in Art Education to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway

(1) Current enrollment in the BS in Art Education

(2) Completed a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits

(3) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher

(4) Portfolio review and interview

(5) Complete the separate Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s degree application, including signed approval by the director, coordinator or designee of the graduate program.

Transfer of Credit

Students may be allowed to apply up to six semester hours of course work taken at accredited institutions to the masters program requirements with the following stipulations:

--The student received a grade of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

--The course was relevant, as judged by the Admissions Committee.

--The course is listed on an official transcript received by the Graduate Admissions Office.

--The course will be no older than 6 years at the time of graduation with a master’s degree.

--The course meets all University requirements.

There are no majors associated with this program.