2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Fine Arts, M.A.: Supervision Certification Option

Program Description:

The M.A. in Fine Arts: Supervision Certification Option is a 30-credit program designed for certified art teachers who desire additional educational background for career advancement, and certification for supervisory and administrative positions. In some cases, school districts will provide financial support for teachers wishing to pursue this graduate degree. 

Admission Requirements:

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

  • New Jersey Teaching Certification in Art Education
  • A departmental interview involving an assessment of the applicant studio portfolio
  • Proficiencies in academic writing
  • Undergraduate grade records
  • GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores taken within the past five years
  • Evidence of verbal communication skills

Degree Requirements:

  • 30 credits of coursework
  • Three years public school teaching experience upon completion of Program
  • Final written thesis

Course Requirements

Specialization 12

EDL 5606SCHOOL SUPERVISION AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY

3

EDL 5607SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION

3

EDL 5613CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE

3

EDL 5614CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION

3

Required Fine Art Courses 9

Three courses from fine arts areas selected with advisement.

Required Field Research Course 3

FA 5997ADV SEM:FINE ARTS SUPERVISION

3

*Course requires field component

Required Thesis Courses 6

FA 5995THESIS SEMINAR I: ART EDUCATION

3

FA 5996THESIS SEM II: ART EDUC

3

**Thesis seminars taken consecutively in fall and spring of final year of study

Total Credit Hours: 30