Program Descriptions
The graduate Program in Art Education at Brooklyn College prepares candidates with varied educational and artistic experience to become art teachers for children and adolescents, and to earn an Initial Certificate in Teaching Art (PK–12), a Professional Certificate, or both. The program addresses the needs of three distinct groups; students take different education courses and sequences of courses depending on their previous coursework teaching experience, and the certificates they hold.
M.A. Leading to Professional Certification (33 credits)
For students who hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Teaching Art, all grades, or equivalent course work and teaching experience, and who seek an M.A. in teaching art. This 33-credit master's program consists of 18 credits in education and 15 credits in art.
M.A. Leading to Initial and Professional Certification (46 credits)
For students who do not hold a New York State Initial Certificate in Teaching Art, all grades, or equivalent course work and teaching experience, and who seek an M.A. in teaching art and New York State Initial and Professional Certificates in Teaching Art, all grades. This 46-credit master's program consists of 31 credits in education and 15 credits in art; previous course work and teaching experience may be counted toward these credits.
Advanced Certificate Leading to Initial and Professional Certification (25 credits)
For students who already have an appropriate master's degree in a related discipline, or an M.F.A, and wish to pursue the New York State Initial Certificate in Teaching Art, all grades. Depending on prior course work and teaching experience, students take up to 25 credits in education and may be required to take additional courses in art as a condition of admission.