Visual Arts Education - MA

Admissions Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5 and a major in visual arts. For applicants with an MFA or other graduate degree, a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
3. 9 credits of art history
4. 24 credits in studio art
5. Two professional references.
6. A personal statement.
7. A digital portfolio of 20 examples of artistic works is submitted as part of the application
8. An interview by faculty for qualified applicants.
9. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.
10. Program 2 Applicants Only: NYS teaching certificate.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards

   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study

Academic Plans

• Program 1: VSARTED-MA
• Program 2: VAEDPC-MA

Total Credits

VSARTED-MA: 44
VAEDPC-MA: 30-31

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0
2. Students must complete the Dignity for All Students Act (anti-bullying) workshop.
3. Students will develop a professional teaching portfolio that is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program. In particular, students will be expected to integrate their artistic development with their growth and development as arts educators. Teacher candidates will be expected to connect these elements through critical reflection. Students will work with their instructors throughout their course of study on the portfolio. Students will arrange for a presentation and final review of their work during the last semester of the program.
4. Program 2 students must maintain valid and appropriate NYS certification.