Art Education
(Master of Science in Education)

The master of science program in art education is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. While there are more than 1,000 art programs in the U.S., fewer than 200 share this distinction with Saint Rose. The program meets the certification needs of those who are certified provisionally or initially in art education and are pursuing professional certification in New York state, as well as those who have a background in fine arts but no teaching experience.

The curriculum emphasizes studio work, offering students the opportunity to concentrate in one of five areas: drawing/painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, or ceramics. Within this program, students will become familiar with the trends of the contemporary art world while cultivating their own artistic identities, and will develop and articulate a personal philosophy of art and art education.

The Saint Rose Difference
The graduate program in art education emphasizes the dual role of mature, competent artists as teachers in classroom settings, sharing their appreciation and advanced knowledge of art with children of all ages. No other program in New York state places an equal amount of emphasis on the studio art concentration of the degree, yet it is the content and objective of an art instructor. This unique method of instruction enables students to have a thorough understanding of the theory of teaching art and an awareness of the federal and state standards of art education.

Another distinctive feature of the program is the blend of undergraduate and graduate students in select methods and teaching courses. This mix holds graduate students to a high level of expectation, as they act as role models for younger students, setting a mature and serious tone in areas of ethics, responsibility, class participation, and discussion. Simultaneously, the exposure to younger students in the classroom often inspires freshness and exuberance in graduate projects.

Each semester, the College hosts a Visiting Artist Series for which artists from across the country come to exhibit their work, present workshops and lectures, and critique the work of graduate students. Recent visitors include Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Leon Golub, Jeannie Holtzer, Duane Michals, Jane Masters, and Paula Scher. Art students are encouraged to meet the visiting artists who have come from many leading institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University, Kansas City Art Institution, the University at Albany, the Chicago Art Institute and the Massachusetts College of Art.

Certification
This degree satisfies the academic requirement for both initial and professional certification in art education (K-12). A master's degree is necessary to teach art in New York state. After completing the program and earning a satisfactory score on the New York State Teacher Exam, students receive initial certification. Students receive professional certification after teaching art for three years in public or private schools and completing the exam for professional certification. Non-credit courses in substance abuse and child abuse must also be completed throughout the duration of the program.

The College also offers a 21-credit Certification-Only program for candidates (artists) who already hold a master's
degree in art and are seeking initial certification so that they may teach art in public and private schools.

Career Opportunities
Students with a master's degree in art education are qualified to teach art in New York state in levels K-12, or work in educational programs in museums across the country. Most graduates find employment prior to or immediately upon completion of the program. Currently, graduates are employed as teachers in several local and regional schools, including St. Pius Schools (Loudonville, NY), Lake George High School, South Glens Falls High School, and Farnsworth Middle School (Guilderland, NY).

Field Experience
As part of the curriculum, each student spends an entire semester teaching in assigned grades at local Catholic schools that do not have art teachers on staff. By participating in this component of the program, students learn valuable teaching skills while opening the world of art to children who may not otherwise share in such an experience. Furthermore, an additional semester of student teaching is required, where those pursuing a degree in the program will work with students at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. Students in the art education master's program have student taught in the following school districts:

Research
The research component of the master's program in art education is a vital part of the curriculum, enabling students to receive hands-on experience as artists outside the classroom. Graduate assistantships are available to give students the opportunity to assist the College's art historian and art educator in the research. Current programs include a student-teaching handbook, a textbook with unique approaches to teaching art, curating exhibitions in various art centers, and the development of an art history course for the College.

Facilities
The Center for Art and Design at The College of Saint Rose is located in the heart of the Center Square neighborhood, Albany's "Village" within the city, just a five-minute walk from the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History and Art. The 31,500 square-foot Center is a place where students nurture their talents, hone their skills, and satisfy their artistic passions. Facilities within the building include:

• Personal studio space for painting/drawing and sculpture students;
• Individual studio spaces designed to accommodate students working on screen printings, etchings, and lithography;
• Three full-scale black and white and color dark rooms for photography students; and
• Two state-of-the-art graphic design computer labs featuring 30 networked Macintosh workstations supporting the latest versions of design and illustration software, color printers, file servers, flatbed scanners, and digital photography equipment.

Final Evaluation
Final evaluation is based on the student's presentation to the comprehensive assessment committee in preparation for the Master Show. The committee is composed of three graduate faculty members including the student's major studio instructor. The Master Show gives students a focused, intense studio experience as they prepare and assess their projects for display and analysis.

Deadlines:
While Saint Rose Graduate School applications may be obtained from Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions, we encourage applicants to use our convenient
online application.

June 1:
Preferred Deadline for Fall Admission

October 15:
Preferred Deadline for Spring Admission

March 15:
Preferred Deadline for Summer Admission

There is no guarantee that applications received after deadlines can be reviewed in a timely enough manner to ensure matriculation and registration for the upcoming term.

The graphic design faculty actively pursues and participates in select professional forums, such as the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), which provide national exposure for our students and their work.

Lucy Bowditch, Ph.D., University of Chicago, associate professor of art history

Ann Breaznell, M.F.A.,
Yale University, assistant professor of graphic design

Jennifer Childress, M.F.A.,
Cranbrook Academy of Art (Michigan), assistant professor of art education

Russell DeYoung, M.F.A.,
University of Connecticut, assistant professor of art

Kristine Herrick, M.F.A.,
Tyler School of Art, associate professor graphic design

Jessica Loy, M.F.A.,
Rochester Institute of Technology, associate professor of graphic design

Paul Mauren, M.F.A.,
Eastern Michigan University, associate professor of art

Robert O'Neil, M.F.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, assistant professor of art

Thomas Santelli, M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, associate professor of art

Deborah Zlotsky, M.F.A., University of Connecticut, associate professor of art