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Master of Arts in Art Education emphasis

Study Group - James Madison University

USA,Virginia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,386/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1908

Total Students: 21,496 +

Int. Students: 214 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, United States

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Art Education emphasis

Program Overview

The Master of Arts with an emphasis art education (M.A.) at JMU is a graduate program for certified art educators dedicated to excellence in teaching and directing comprehensive art education programs in schools, museums, art organizations or the private sector. The program includes in-depth analysis of the methods and techniques for teaching studio art, art history, art criticism, aesthetics and visual culture. The program promotes graduates who are:

Dedicated art education professionals.
Articulate art education advocates.
Charismatic leaders who demonstrate art education as a vital component of general education.

The goals of the program are:

To provide students with the structure, skills, core concepts and methods of inquiry for teaching and directing comprehensive art education programs, including: aesthetics, art criticism, art history, studio production and visual culture.
To provide students with opportunities to create and evaluate art instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
To provide opportunities for students to demonstrate an extensive range of strategies for teaching and evaluating art instruction, including the use of technology.
To foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction among students for developing thesis papers and projects.
To deepen a student's knowledge in a specific area of art education scholarly interest.
To provide students with access to the latest research on how children learn and develop and how culture influences human development and creative artistic expression.
To provide students with access to the latest research on how children learn to understand, appreciate, create and judge works of art.
To provide students with opportunities to apply research to art lessons that support intellectual, social and personal development.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,386 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - James Madison University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate

International Year
$3,000 to $8,000
Provider Study Group

Direct Admission

$5,000 (3.0 GPA)
Provider JMU

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.