Visual arts educators have an excellent opportunity to obtain a Master of Science in teaching with a concentration in art education at the University of Dayton. Building on a background in art education, offering unique opportunities to engage in research, and allowing candidates to set their own pace, the degree program is especially suitable for teachers. The program, feauring the study of visual art in the context of general education, is a joint effort of the School of Education and Allied Professions and the College of Arts and Sciences. This is the only program of its kind offered in the greater Dayton area. The curriculum consists of specific core requirements and an art education concentration.

Degree Requirements

EDT 659  - 3 hours

EDT 590 - 3 hours

EDT 591 - 3 hours

EDT 621 - 3 hours

Electvies - 6  hours

Courses

EDT 659. CURRENT TOPICS IN TEACHING: Issues of current national or regional intrest to teachers (i.e. accountability, testing of teachers, etc.) are studied. 3 sem. hrs.

EDT 590. CURRICULUM THEORY IN ARTS EDUCATION: An anqlysis of critical, artistic and historical theories in curriculum, with emphasis on planning, diagnosis, instructional methods, evaluation techniques, interdependence of the cummunity, school, art educator and students in diverse settings. 3 sem. hrs.

EDT 591. CURRENT ISSUES IN ART EDUCATION: Study and analysis of literature on teaching approaches to art education.  The role of the art teacher is examined with emphasis on developing of an awareness of various philosophical positions on current issues in art education. 3 sem. hrs.

EDT 621. TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: Introduces the student to uses of the computer as a toold in the classroom.  The course focuses on the spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, telecommunications, and the Internet.  Sharing effective uses of computers and technology with other users is alsoincluded.  Prerequisite: EDT 620. 3 sem. hrs.

For more information, please contact Kathryn Kinnucan-Welsch, Ph.D., director of the Graduate Program in Art Education.