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College of the Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the M.A.Ed. and M.A.T. degree must submit the following items: Three letters of recommendation. No form is required. Statement of Intent: A one-to-two-page statement of purpose describing academic interests, proposed area of specialization and long-range career goals. The statement should also explain how the graduate program at Georgia State will serve those interests and goals. The letters of recommendation and the statement of intent should be uploaded with the other application materials orÃ‚ sent to the Office of Graduate Programs. Portfolio: A successful portfolio demonstrates creativity and commitment in a cohesive body of work. The portfolio should contain two- and three-dimensional work. It should reflect basic skills in drawing and design and sufficient advanced skill in one area. Twenty images should be submitted if the applicant is not a practicing art educator. If the applicant is a practicing art teacher, a minimum of 10 images of personal studio work and up to 10 images of student work are acceptable. Under no circumstances should more than 20 images be submitted. Examples of work by the applicants students should represent a variety of media and reflect quality in design, craftsmanship, originality, complexity and historical or cultural content. Submission guidelines for the statement and portfolio preparation are the same as the M.F.A. degree (listed below). Specific admission requirements for the M.A.T. degree include the following: An undergraduate major appropriate to the intended major at Georgia State, preferably in the field of art. Students should have completed at least 15 hours in studio art at the undergraduate level with introductory classes in the following areas: Drawing and Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture. If these course requirements have not been met in the undergraduate program additional credits may be required. A high standard of overall undergraduate achievement, earned a 2.5 overall cumulative grade-point average and a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher in art content courses. Passing scores on GACE Program Admission Assessment Ethics (Program Entry test) Once students are admitted to the M.A.T. program, art education faculty will assist students in understanding certification requirements, which include Tort Liability coverage and criminal background checks.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

English Program Requirements

For students required to show English Language Proficiency for summer 2020 and fall 2020, Georgia State accepts Duolingo English tests as one of the new English proficiency tests. To register for the test, please go to go.duolingo.com/applicants. The Duolingo English Test can be taken online from a computer with a camera. Certiﬁed results are available within two days and can be shared instantly with the university. For 2020-2021 admissions cycle, any changes on the admissions requirements will be updated on the website under the guidance from the University System of Georgia.

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

Whether applying for an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree you can expect to do the following steps to apply: Prepare: Gather your materials and note admission requirements and deadlines. Some academic schools and colleges within Georgia State have different application deadlines. Apply: Create an application account, and submit transcripts and other required materials. Check Your Status: Pay the application fee, and look out for status updates on your account.

Art Education, M.A.T.