Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Art Education
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Application Deadline: February 1, 2011
Master of Arts in TeachingMaster of Arts in Art EducationMaster of Arts in Art TherapyMaster of Arts in Teaching* The Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) program, designed for students who already hold teaching certification, provides a foundation in educational theory and practice necessary for teaching art, developing art-based curricula, and creating educational arts programming. The program promotes the expansion of the field by working in schools, museums, cultural institutions, community-based organizations, and alternative settings.
* The Master of Arts in Art Therapy (MAAT) is one of the most established professional art therapy programs in the Midwest and one of the few programs in the nation offered at a professional school of fine art and design. MAAT students gain a minimum of 900 hours of clinical experience and complete two fieldwork placements at a variety of inpatient psychiatry facilities, drug treatment centers, residential care, schools, and correctional facilities.
Elective courses in a range of areas, such as art history, exhibition studies, arts administration, studio art, liberal arts, and writing allow students the freedom to enrich their discourses and curriculum.
Apply by February 1, 2011. Contact the Graduate Admissions Office at [email protected] with any questions about the application process. For application requirements and to apply online visit www.saic.edu/gradapp.
About the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
A nationally accredited leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,200 students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC has an educational philosophy that is built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC’s resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing; numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit www.saic.edu.
