Art Education
Our graduate programs provide a rigorous and individualized learning experience as students work towards one of our four specialized degree options. With over a 70 year history, we believe in the intrinsic value of art as a catalyst for social change.
Master's Degrees
BA/MS Art Education Combined Degree Pathway
A combined degree pathway allows FSU students to complete the requirements for the undergraduate and graduate degrees in just 5 years. Students completing this degree are prepared as certified art teachers for public, private, and community locations. The degree incorporates state requirements to make the candidate eligible for K-12 certification in art in the state of Florida.
MS in Art Education - Teacher Certification
This degree prepares certified art teachers for public, private, and community locations. It provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in formal education systems. Certification requirements for teaching and administration are incorporated to make the candidate eligible for K-12 certification in art in the state of Florida.
MS in Art Education - Professional Development
This degree invites students to participate in a scholarly community that allows the exchange of ideas, the cultivation of expertise, and the opportunity to connect theory and practice. Students engage in art making, curriculum development, and the study and critique of contemporary issues impacting the field. Most students complete this degree online.
Doctoral Degrees
Ed.D. in Art Education
This fully online degree prepares professionals in the application of appropriate and specific practices, the generation of new knowledge, and stewardship of the profession. Students are aided in identifying and developing solutions to problems that impact their field.
Ph.D. in Art Education
The purpose of this degree is to produce leaders in instruction, research, and administration and to encourage students to make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge in their field. Students are supported in their efforts to investigate and advance understanding related to innovative applications of research, based on individual student interests.
Faculty
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Jeff Broome, Ph.D.
Director of Ph.D. in Art Education, Professor -
Rachel Fendler, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Director of Teacher Certification, Associate Professor -
Christen Sperry García, Ph.D.
Director of MS in Art Education, Associate Professor -
Sara Scott Shields, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs -
Amber Ward, Ph.D.
Interim Director of online Ed.D., Associate Professor -
Danielle Henn, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty -
Kristi Oliver, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Ongoing Research
Faculty in the art education program are actively engaged in research involving: k-12 environments, curriculum & instruction, art making, qualitative methodologies, and more. Below is a summary of active research projects. These areas of inquiry may be helpful to guide doctoral students in their selection of major professors. Prospective students are encouraged to reach out to faculty with overlapping research interests, as they consider doctoral study with us.
Borderland Pedagogies
Chicane/a/o/x, and Latine/a/o/x bodies of knowledgeGuiding Questions
- List here
Publications & Grants
- Art Borderlands in Theory, Practice, and Teaching. García & Sotomayor, 2025
Faculty
- Christen García, Ph.D.
Civically Engaged Art Education
Interdisciplinary curriculum developmentContent goes here ..
Contemporary Considerations of k-12 Teaching
Classroom management, teacher histories,Issues
Faculty
Creative inquiry
Ontologies and epistemologies of material practices- APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Official Transcripts. For information on how to submit your official transcripts, visit Graduate Admissions.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation, with one letter expressing support for the candidate’s potential research site.
- Statement of Purpose. This document will be formatted as a digital presentation. Please find instructions here.
- TOEFL (for International Students only)
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Academic/Professional Writing Sample
- Interview, by invitation
- IMPORTANT DATES
- Info sessions via Zoom:
- Sept. 26 @ 7pm – 8pm (Eastern)
- Oct. 24 @ 7pm – 8pm (Eastern)
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- CONTACT
- For questions regarding the application system, contact our admissions officer, Vicki Barr, vbarr@fsu.edu
- For questions regarding the program, contact the program director, Amber Ward, award2@fsu.edu
- APPLICATION MATERIALS
Student Experiences
Student Teaching
Art Education students work closely in k-12 contexts, whether they are preparing for teacher certification or developing research.
Collaboration
Students collaborate with faculty on service, research, and teaching activites, participating as colleagues in the life of our department.
Research Dissemination
Students are supported in the development and dissemination of research. Funding support to attend national and international conferences is available.
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Meet our Admissions Officer
For questions regarding the application process, we encourage you to reach out to Victoria Barr. She can assist you with the technical process of the application as well as questions you may have regarding degree programs.
Reach out to Program Directors
Faculty are eager to hear from you. Visit the degree program page for information on the program director and their contact information. Do not hesitate to set up an appointment to discuss how the program is right for you.