The Master of Arts in Education in Visual Arts is designed for individuals who hold current Class B certification in Visual Arts Education issued by the Alabama State Department of Education and wish to earn Class A certification.

Visual arts teachers come to UAB to advance their teaching skills and master their craft. Our students hone their skills and further develop their skills as reflective practitioners through an innovative program in arts education. Students will take both education and studio art classes. We deliver cutting-edge instruction through a standards-based, inquiry-focused approach. Based on constructivism, this approach prepares educators to use state-of-the-art instructional strategies in their classrooms.

Admissions Requirements

• Candidates must meet all requirements for admission to the UAB Graduate School
• Candidates must hold current Class B certification in Visual Arts Education
• All other requirements can be found on the program checklist