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What will I learn?

The Master of Art in Teaching, Art Education specialization is a master degree combined with NC K-12 art teacher licensure certification. The one-year program is designed for candidates who already hold a bachelor’s degree in art or related fields and plan to obtain an art teaching licensure to teach art in K-12 public schools in North Carolina. The program combines online courses with in-person and hands-on field experience to provide maximum flexibility for working professionals.

Designed to align with the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and North Carolina Standards for Visual Arts Teacher Candidates, the course work includes essential art teacher preparation courses and graduate level theory and practice as well as field experience and student teaching. During the final semester, students will participate in full-time student teaching under the guidance of a mentor teacher and faculty supervisor. Successful completion of the program will prepare students for obtaining NC K-12 art teaching licensure.

Program Objectives

The program focuses on preparing art teachers to meet the standards of North Carolina art teachers. The program objectives are developed based on NC teaching standards.

Teachers demonstrate leadership:

• Develop critical knowledge and pedagogic skill to lead in the art classroom and demonstrate leadership in advancing and advocating art education in the school and the community.

• Actively involve in the profession through participation in the art communities and professional organizations.

Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students:

• Establish a respectful and safe learning environment for diverse learners.

• Recognize the social context of art and art education and support diverse students acknowledging different perspectives.

Teachers know the content they teach:

• Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge in visual art and apply research-based theory and pedagogy to develop curriculum and instruction.

• Consider art in multicultural and global context and develop culturally responsive and sensitive art curriculum.

• Analyze contemporary issues, theory, and research in the field of art education.

• Connect art to other disciplines and plan an curriculum.

Teachers facilitate learning for their students:

• Assess the different needs and learning styles of all students and provide appropriate instruction to facilitate student’s art learning and making.

• Adapt teaching for different learners and plan instructions base on student’s development in varies areas.

• Utilize different teaching approaches and integrate technology to support and enhance the learning experience.

• Conduct meaningful assessments to support the students’ learning and growth.

Teachers reflect on their practice:

• Develop a critical and reflective attitude to inquire about their own teaching practice.

• Pursue professional growth and contribute to research in art education and the advancement of the profession.

Which department am I in?

Watson College of Education

Study options

Online/Distance (33 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$36,951.09 per year
USD $1,119.73 Per Credit Hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15 April 2024, 15 May 2024, 1 July 2024

Start date

20 May 2024, 25 June 2024, 21 August 2024

Entry requirements

For students from United States

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins. GPA of “B” (3.0) or better recommended in undergraduate work.

For international students

An application for graduate admission

•A bachelor’s degree in art or similar fields from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins.

•If the bachelor’s degree is not in a closely related art field, (such as studio art, art history, graphic design, photography, or digital/media art), the candidate must demonstrate at least 18 hours of course work in visual art at the undergraduate level or must take art classes at UNCW to meet the requirement. (minimum requirements)

•Official copies of transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate)

•GPA of “B” (3.0) or better recommended in undergraduate work

Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 71; IELTS: minimum of 6.0; Duolingo: minimum of 105; Pearson: minimum of 54; iTEP Academic: minimum of 3.7.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of North Carolina Wilmington

A renowned coastal university, that places emphasis on applied learning to offer students hands on experience within their field of study.

  • UNCW is located in a beachside town on the U.S. east coast
  • 93% of students are employed within two years of graduation
  • UNCW offers a variety of scholarships
  • Only U.S. degree program focused on coastal engineering

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