Our Art Education Speaker Series showcases artists and educators who embody a creative approach to teaching and promoting social justice.
Our MAT program is optimal for students with a strong background in studio work who want to teach in diverse PK-12 educational contexts.
The Master of Arts in Teaching is a 36-credit Master’s program that prepares graduates to earn an initial teaching license in Massachusetts, while also providing the Master’s level coursework required for a professional teaching license.
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This is the optimal program for students who have a strong background in studio work or active studio practice and want to teach in diverse PK-12 educational contexts. Students usually complete the 36-credit MAT program in four semesters, with nine credits per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer, and a second Fall).
After three years of teaching on the initial license, graduates may apply for a Massachusetts professional teaching license without further coursework. Learn about obtaining Initial licensure and preparation for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
I really appreciate the MAT program focus on anti-oppressive art education and inclusion of contemporary voices and thinking in our curriculum.Nat Brennan Student, MAT program
Faculty
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Adriana Katzew
Chair, Art Education![](https://e9jn6jeo54q.exactdn.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Katzew_headshot-6-1024x1024.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Erik DeLuca
Associate Professor, Art Education![](https://e9jn6jeo54q.exactdn.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Headshot_DeLuca-e1718041623631-1024x904.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Gabriel Sosa
Saturday Studios Director, Art Education![](https://e9jn6jeo54q.exactdn.com/app/uploads/2024/02/Sosa_Headshot_sq-10-e1718041708437.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
MAT Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Art Education MAT Program are expected to be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes.
- Gain understanding of the relationship between studio practice and teaching
- Apply pedagogical theory in curriculum development
- Gain experience in classroom leadership
- Complete required practicum towards initial licensure
- Develop awareness and understanding of the diverse cultural, historical, and experiential issues expressed and inherent in one’s own artwork, in one’s teaching
- Understand teaching for diverse populations, and for diverse learning styles
- Gain understanding of aesthetics and contemporary art theory
- Rejuvenate studio practice
- Complete required coursework towards professional licensure
- Gain familiarity with contemporary media for art-making