Programs
& Courses
Graduate Programs: Master of Arts in Teaching - Art Education
 

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Art Education program is offered through an affiliation between Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The MAT in Art Education is a 12-month program that cultivates the identities and practices of the Artist/Researcher/Teacher in our multicultural society.

Overview of Art Education Program
The program is intended for artists who want to teach art to children and adolescents in grades PK-12. The full program requirements include course work in education, visual art education, studio art, and student teaching internships as pre-practicum and full practicum experiences. The MAT in Art Education program is designed for students to take advantage of the resources from various learning communities, with Education courses offered at Tufts, while Studio Art and Art Education courses are offered at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The Student-Teaching-Internships in the public schools and pre-practicum field work is at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Three distinct institutions of education integrate your studies across three semesters by braiding these experiences together:

  1. The Summer at Tufts University in the Department of Education.
  2. The Fall at the SMFA in studio courses and Art Education course work.
  3. The Spring in the public school with SMFA Art Education course work in the evening.
Traditionally, MAT Art Education students enroll in three courses during the summer at Tufts immediately following spring admission into the program. The remainder of the coursework is taught in the fall and spring semesters at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The typical path of study is listed in the course requirements.

Teaching License
The program culminates in application for initial teacher licensure of Visual Art from Massachusetts Department of Education (for either grades PK-8 or grades 5-12). Passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure is a requirement to gain a teaching license. After attainment of initial teacher licensure and a master's degree, a candidate may be employed as a full-time teacher of visual art and within that position work toward the state requirements for professional licensure.

Application, Portfolio and Financial Aid
To apply to the MAT in Art Education program, be certain to include the portfolio requirement with your application to the Tufts University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. If you are applying for financial aid, please include the Tufts Graduate Studies Financial Aid form with the application to be considered for department-based tuition reductions. To apply for loans and other financial aid, you will also need to complete a FAFSA.

For more information about the Art Education program, please contact Patty Bode, Director of Art Education at 617-369-3613 or by email. Learn more about the Director of Art Ed, Patty Bode.

Department of Education,  Paige Hall,  Tufts University,  Medford,  MA  02155  |  Tel: (617) 627-3244  |  Fax: (617) 627-3901