SUNY Oswego - Art Education, Master of Arts Teaching

Art Education (MAT)

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Art Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, K-12

Art classes allow students of all learning abilities to thrive. SUNY Oswego’s program will prepare you to teach art in public schools for grades K-12. As a student in SUNY Oswego’s NCATE accredited program, you will expand your skill set and be able to work with your students using both traditional and digital art.

From the classroom to the real world

Through SUNY Oswego's Art Education program, you will gain real world experience through two student teaching placements over the course of your education.

You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of learning environments; this program encourages teaching in both urban and rural areas and both elementary and high school settings.

Meaningful extended student teaching experience

You will spend a full 12 weeks at one school each placement, compared to six weeks at two different places.

This experience, unique to our program, will allow you to have a meaningful experience and leave a lasting impression on your students.

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Admission requirements

Official transcripts confirming a BFA or comparable Bachelor's degree in Art

Professional NYSED certification

GRE or MAT test score
(if GPA is lower than 3.0)

Purpose Statement