University of Kentucky®
The University of Kentucky is proud to announce the launch of its fully online Master of Arts in Art Education (MA AE), now available through UK Online. Designed for current and aspiring art educators, creatives, and researcher-teachers, this innovative program deepens both artistic practice and pedagogical leadership—wherever you are.
Why Choose the Online MA in Art Education?
The Master of Arts in Art Education is a fully online, two-year, 30-credit program that empowers professionals to:
- Critically engage with social, cultural, artistic, and environmental issues that shape contemporary art education across diverse learning contexts.
- Design and conduct original research that integrates inquiry-based methods and theories in art education to address real-world challenges.
- Collaborate within a community of artist-researcher-teachers to exchange knowledge, challenge assumptions, and advance the field of art education.
- Create and present a capstone project that demonstrates innovative, research-informed, and community-responsive contributions to art education.
Who Is This Program For?
This online MA in Art Education is perfect for:
- K–12 art educators seeking to enhance their practice, research portfolio, and leadership in the classroom.
- Artists pursuing educational practice, who wish to bridge creative domains with curricular development and pedagogy.
- Distance learners who require the flexibility of asynchronous, fully online learning without sacrificing academic rigor.
- Teachers in Kentucky can use the MA AE toward Rank I or Rank II advancement, in coordination with the Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB).
- Please note, this program is not a pathway to initial teacher certification, rather it is a degree designed to enhance your practice as an artist, researcher, and teacher.
Program Highlights at a Glance
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Details |
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Delivery Format |
100% online, ideal for working professionals |
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Total Credit Hours |
30 credits over approximately two years |
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Assessment Components |
Mid-point and exit portfolio reviews + capstone research project |
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Concentrations |
Select from a wide-rang of electives to customize your degree |
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Career Advancement |
Supports Rank changes for Kentucky educators |
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Customizable Curriculum |
Tailored learning in consultation with graduate advisor |
Elevate Your Career in Art Education—Online and On Your Terms
By earning your Master of Arts in Art Education from UK Online, you'll join a vibrant community of reflective artist-researcher-teachers. From your home or studio, you’ll engage deeply in creative exploration, pedagogical inquiry, and professional growth.
