Art Education, M.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Advance your art education career with a master's degree program that features a non-thesis track for certified art teachers and a thesis track designed for students continuing their education into a doctoral program.
Gain new skills for inspiring young artists through advanced instruction, workshops and conferences. Flexible courses allow you to choose an area of focus, including education, art education, studio and humanities. A thesis track is available for teachers who wish to continue on to a Ph.D. program.
Program Highlights
-
Notable Faculty
Learn from award-winning artists, scholars and educators with teaching and research expertise across areas.
-
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gain a broad view in the field of art education through an interdisciplinary and flexible curriculum.
-
Growth Opportunities
Form close professional relationships in our vibrant student chapter and during professional development opportunities.
-
Relevant Research
Join award-winning research among a diverse faculty across a variety of research areas and opportunities for scholarship.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
-
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Teaching
Foster learning by conveying knowledge, skills and concepts to students
Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
-
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Art Educator
- Art Museum Educator
- Community Art Teacher
- School Administrator
Job Titles of Alumni
- Art Teacher
- Drama Teacher
- Theatre Arts Teacher
- Adjunct Instructor
- Arts Education and Organizations Director
- Fine Arts Department Head
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $64,951
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Museums
- Nonprofits
Employers of Alumni
- Lexington County School District One
- Greenville County Schools
- University of South Carolina
- South Carolina Arts Commission
- Saluda River Academy for the Arts
- The Atlanta Opera
