In general, you need to have accomplished the following in order to be considered for admission:
Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
NIU requires an 80 (TOEFL), 6.5 (IELTS) or 53 (PTE Academic).
When preparing your score report for upload, be sure that your name and all scores are legible.
If you're admitted, you must have your test score sent to NIU from the testing center. When having your TOEFL score sent, use institution code 1559. NIU does not require department codes; neither does the testing center.
The master's degree in art and design education is designed to prepare students to be leaders, scholars and risk-takers in the field of art and design education in K-12 schools, colleges, universities, museums and cultural institutions. This program helps students build upon their personal strengths to advocate for art and design in schools and create diverse programs that appeal to students and communities alike.
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Specialization in Art and Design Education (30)
Applicants for the M.S. degree with a specialization in art and design education should have an undergraduate degree in art, art education, or other related field approved by the School of Art and Design. Students must complete 30 semester hours in one of the following tracks.
A maximum of 9 semester hours may be taken outside the School of Art and Design. Any program requires the written approval of the major adviser.
Students may complete their 30 semester hours by taking these courses online.
Professional or Educator In-Service: Blended - Track 1 Requirements
For application information please visit the College of Visual and Performing page.
ARTE 543 - Art and Technology in the PK-12 Classroom Credits: 3
ARTE 683 - Seminar in Art Education Credits: 3
ART 680 - Seminar Credits: 3
OR ARTE 683 - Seminar in Art Education Credits: 3
ARTE 684 - Histories and Philosophies of Art Education Credits: 3
ARTE 685 - Research Readings in Art Education Credits: 3
Electives in art education (6)
Additional electives in art education and/or electives in art history, studio art, or related professional courses as approved by the School of Art and Design: Credits: 9
Professional or Educator In-Service: Online - Track 2 Requirements
For application information, please visit the Online page.
ARTE 543 - Art and Technology in the PK-12 Classroom Credits: 3
ARTE 682 - Curriculum Development in Art and Design Education Credits: 3
ARTE 684 - Histories and Philosophies of Art Education Credits: 3
ARTE 685 - Research Readings in Art Education Credits: 3
ARTE 687 - Evaluation and Assessment in Art Education Credits: 3
ARTE 780 - Research Development and Writing Credits: 3
Students must take 9 semster hours in this course.
Seminar courses consisting of any combination of the following (6)
ART 680 - Seminar Credits: 3
Students can take 3 or 6 semester hours in this course.
ARTE 683 - Seminar in Art Education Credits: 3
Students can take 3 or 6 semester hours in this course.
The master's degree in art and design education is designed to prepare students to be leaders, scholars and risk-takers in the field of art and design education in K-12 schools, colleges, universities, museums and cultural institutions.
Student Medical Insurance: $ 2448 per year
