We proudly offer a MA in Art Education designed for working educators. Whether you’re local, living in Boston, or across the world, we promise you an online degree from BU will be a valuable asset to your scholarly toolkit, providing you with the skills needed to further your career.
The first step in applying is to contact our team by completing this learn more form, reaching out with questions via e-mail to cfaapply@bu.edu, or starting a BU CFA Graduate Application. Applicants applying to any graduate program in the College of Fine Arts must have earned (or expect to earn) a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Online Art Ed App Requirements
- Completed application for graduate admission to the College of Fine Arts. Please follow instructions within the online application for submitting materials electronically by upload or mailing hardcopy.
- Nonrefundable application fee of $95.
- Two (2) current recommendations from immediate supervisors, art teachers, mentors, and/or undergraduate faculty addressing your leadership abilities in art education and potential for success in graduate studies. (Submitted electronically by referee)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- Electronic transcripts are preferred. Send them to cfaapply@bu.edu.
- Personal statement (1–2 pages) describing your purpose in pursuing graduate work, career objectives, and particular interest in BU.
- Current résumé. (Upload)
- Artistic portfolio submitted digitally in Slideroom which can be accessed directly from your BU application. Should include:
- Samples of your artwork (roughly 10 works, representing a focused exploration of your own work in any medium)
- Samples of your students’ artwork (5–10 works)
- Find English proficiency requirements here.
- Please download an admissions worksheet to help keep track of your application pieces.
Non-Licensure Program: This program is designed for applicants who already possess a teaching license or simply want to learn more about art education but do not desire licensure to teach in American primary and secondary schools.
Qualities of a Competitive Applicant
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art or Art Education from a regionally accredited college or university
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Current or recent classroom teaching experience
- Complete application requirements
Transfer Credits
An admitted student may petition to transfer up to 8 graduate credits (taken within the last 5 years) from a regionally accredited college or university. Faculty review the petition, transcripts, and syllabi to determine if the coursework is equivalent to courses offered at BU. Transfer credit analysis is done for students only after they are admitted.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
BU School of Visual Arts admits six times per year (Spring I, Spring II, Summer I, Summer II, Fall I, Fall II) for MA in Art Education online programs. Each online session lasts 7 weeks, which allows you to complete two courses in a traditional 14-week semester. Most students complete their master’s degree in less than two years.
| Term |
Application Deadline |
Classes Start Date |
| Spring I 2025 |
November 6, 2024 |
January 14, 2025 |
| Spring II 2025 |
January 15, 2025 |
March 11, 2025 |
| Summer I 2025 |
March 12, 2025 |
*May 6, 2025 |
| Summer II 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
*July 1, 2025 |
| Fall I 2025 |
July 9, 2025 |
*September 2, 2025 |
| Fall II 2025 |
September 3, 2025 |
*October 28, 2025 |
*Semester dates may shift based on final University approval
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