Art Education PhD
The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in art education prepares highly qualified art educators for careers in college-level teaching and research. Our program combines coursework and extensive individual study. You will work with world-class faculty to engage questions of emerging curriculum, visual culture, new technologies, multiculturalism, globalization, marginal populations, spiritual practice, and children’s development. Among the numerous hands-on resources available at this university, you can explore the research potential of our Saturday Morning Art School.
As a doctoral student you will take courses in the foundations and philosophies of art education, research methods, professional teaching seminars, advanced art education seminars, and research and professional writing seminars in art education.
On entering our program you will be assigned to a graduate supervisor in art education, but as your interests evolve you will chose whom to work with most closely. In addition to coursework, you will complete a written qualifying exam at the end of your first year, a preliminary exam at the conclusion of coursework and commencement of your dissertation, and a defense exam on completion of your dissertation. By the conclusion of your study, you will be a world authority on the subject of your dissertation.
Curriculum development
Visual culture
Emerging technologies
Multiculturalism
Globalization
Spiritual practice
Social contexts shaping art education
Community-based art education
Art practices for marginal populations
