Education MS - Art Education (PK-12)

Saint Joseph’s University’s Master of Science in Art Education (PK-12) provides the skills necessary to establish effective teaching and learning environments for children in their school and community. Through this 30-credit program, you will learn how to select instructional strategies and make curriculum decisions that provide well-rounded art and art history education for students.

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What Sets Our Program Apart

  • Saint Joseph’s University’s art education MS program can be completed 100% online or on campus. This flexibility is designed to meet the needs of working professionals in the field seeking to advance their careers.

  • With 12 hours of student teaching, Saint Joseph’s art education curriculum allows you to explore artistic ideas in studios and in the classroom. This program offers a unique opportunity for you to advance your development as an artist while preparing to be an art teacher. You will leave the program with a deep understanding of the roles of education within the wider context of culture and society.

  • Graduates are prepared to be reflective, principled educators who are deeply committed to furthering student achievement as well as teacher performance. This tradition reinforces ethical and moral leadership and teaching methods centered on values and principles, and advocates for social justice in education for underrepresented communities and students.

  • If you are a current undergraduate student at Saint Joseph’s University, we offer an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program that allows you to begin earning your master’s in art education in your senior year. This model enables you to complete your undergraduate and graduate work in just five years, instead of the traditional six or seven.

What Can You Do With a Master’s in Art Education?

With a master’s degree in art education from Saint Joseph’s University, you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and background necessary to pursue a successful career as an art teacher at the elementary, middle or high school level. Graduates go on to teach in various educational settings, including parochial, private, public and charter.

Program Details

  • View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

  • Affordable tuition options start at $862 per credit.*

    *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page or contact us for more information.

    Financial aid may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.


    Discount Eligibility

    Alumni of Saint Joseph's are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount.

    Have you completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount.

    Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. 

    Note: discounts cannot be combined.

  • Saint Joseph’s University is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, that assesses institutions for the highest available form of accreditation.

  • Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability.

  • SJU is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans’ Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Why Study Art Education in Philadelphia?

With 218 schools and 118,053 students, Philadelphia offers a wide range of schools seeking art teachers. Additionally, Saint Joseph’s University’s School of Education and Human Development has a long-standing relationship with Samuel Gompers Elementary School, a K-8 school in Wynnefield, Philadelphia located next to Saint Joseph’s Hawk Hill campus.

By obtaining a master’s in art education from Saint Joseph’s, you’ll be part of a rich and vibrant writing community that will become a valuable network long after graduation. You’ll benefit from studying at a university located in Philadelphia, one of the nation’s largest cities offering countless job opportunities in the field of education.

Admission Information

  • To be considered for admission you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    • Apply online.
    • Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
    • Submit a personal statement.
    • Submit resume.
    • Submit two letters of recommendation.

    Visit our graduate admission information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

  • Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

    Start Terms:

    • Fall: August 
    • Spring: January
    • Summer: May

  • If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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