Master of Arts in Art Education

Application Prerequisite:

Applicants must have a Baccalaureate degree in either Art Education, Studio Art, Art History, or Education from an accredited institution. If your degree is in another area, please contact an Art and Visual Culture Education faculty member to discuss your application. 

In addition, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Application Requirements:

1. Complete the on-line application through the Graduate College. We do not accept paper applications. The on-line application allows to you save changes and return to your application as often as you like.  In the application, you will be asked to:

  • Describe your Art Education interests in a few sentences
  • Attach a resume
  • Attach a 1-2 page autobiographical statement addressing your educational and personal experiences, achievements, and goals relevant to art and visual culture education
  • Attach a writing or research sample -- maximum of 10 pages
  • If you have a studio background, attach 10-20 images in jpeg format (72 dpi - 800 pixels for longest dimension) and a list of images (include title, date, dimensions, and medium)

2. Send three confidential letters of reference addressing your academic abilities and potential directly to the School of Art. At least two of your referees should come from academics. Please contact an Art and Visual Culture Education faculty member if this presents a problem for you.

3. Complete an interview with an Art and Visual Culture Education faculty member, in person or by telephone ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). 

Please send your letters of reference to:

Graduate Program
School of Art
PO Box 210002
Tucson, AZ 85721-0002

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the School of Art's graduate program coordinator at 520.621.8518 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it You may also contact an Art and Visual Culture Education faculty member.

Application Deadlines:

Spring Admission

  • October 1st

Fall Admission

  • February 1st